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Contemporary Art Stavanger consists of an online art journal as well as a physical residency program for critics, writers and researchers. Through our work, we aim to contribute meaningful conversation relevant to the Stavanger region’s art scene, while at the same time connecting the content to a larger national and international discourse – we therefore publish in both Norwegian and English. In addition to reviews, essays, and interviews, we explore the expansive possibilities of CAS’ online platform and investigate different ways of working with writers, residencies, and the format of art writing and criticism. We at CAS are dedicated to presenting a wide range of perspectives, voices, and subject matter. Read more

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Does it matter who orbits ? blackLED sex ii forest

February 4, 2016 @12:00 - March 20, 2016 @16:00 CET Exhibition

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Melanie Bonajo has an extensive and multifaceted practice as an artist, musician, writer and curator. Through this rich tapestry of media and expression, the artist explores and challenges the boarders of contemporary human relations to gender, transcendence, commodity and nature .

The main works in the exhibition are Fake Paradise (2014) and Economy of Love (2015), both parts of a trilogy of videos called Night Soil. Fake Paradise tells the story of several people’s experiences using ayahuasca, a hallucinogen from the Amazonas, which has a similar status as LSD did in the 60s. Economy of Love follows a community of activist sex workers in Brooklyn. In addition to the two films we present a selection of visual material from Bonajo’s production, which can be seen as a map to the artists interests and themes.

Bonajo counters the capitalist zeitgeist with body and soul, often looking at activities that are for different reasons looked upon as illegal or taboo. The works update our perception of modern humanity in relationship to technology in our daily lives, and how we perceive ourselves. Even though the themes and issues in the work are serious, there is a humorous playfulness to the works, and a sensuality that academic theories are void of. The rooms at the art centers are transformed into sensory zones where you can float around, get information in a new way and perhaps experience something new.

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Start:
February 4, 2016 @12:00
End:
March 20, 2016 @16:00
Event Category:
Exhibition
Website:
http://rogalandkunstsenter.no/2016/02/04/tbd/

Venue:

Rogaland Kunstsenter
Nytorget 17
Stavanger,
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