The Future is already way behind, Living Room 2010

The Future is already way behind the Present doesn't exist in my Mind - a performance inspired by the writings of Valentine de saint-Point and Mina Loy that reflects on lust, romanticized sexuality, and the subjugation of women.

Collaborating with composers Pete Drungle and Brian Bender, motion graphic artist Brian Close, costume designer Lise Klitten, Lilibeth Cuenca Rasmussen merges choreography, song, architecture and costume in a multi-media performance.

New Zealand choreographer Charles Koroneho is working in collaboration with Lilibeth Cuenca Rasmussen to re-contextualize the performance The future is already way behind the present doesn't exist in my mind... The new work will be presented in collaboration with production designer Brad Gledhill, utilising the existing Cuenca Rasmussen performance and incorporating production and design elements created specifically for Saint Patrick's Square.

Living Room is a public art event in the city centre of Auckland, New Zealand. Presented the first time in 2005, since 2009 it has been a curated event with ambitions to bring a consistent and exciting programme of public art actions to the streets of Auckland.

Living Room 2010 is curated by Pontus Kyander, curator and art critic with roots in Scandinavia and responsible for the public art programming for Auckland City Council. The theme for 2010 is ‘A Week of Goodness’, and is using ideas of giving and kindness as a departure point for a flight of associations, bearing constantly in mind that every gift comes with a string attached.

Location/venue: 

Saint Patrick's Square

Date: 
10 Apr 2010 - 15 Apr 2010
Cost: 
Free
Entry details: 

For more information on performance dates and times visit www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/whatson/events/livingroom

Contact details: 

Visit Auckland City Council website or phone 09 379 2020

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