October at Concordia is dedicated to performance art. Dutch performance artists are given carte blanche and, through their props, sets, and performances, offer a glimpse into their world. In total, twelve artists (or artist duos) will perform.
Concordia aims to present performance as the art of presence; in the literal sense by showcasing live acts, but also in a suggestive way that points to the presence and absence of the artist through an exhibition.
In this exhibition, Concordia has explored how performance work can be visually presented outside of the actual performance itself. How do you preserve a sense of presence once the performance has ended and the artist has departed? Objects, costumes or clothing, the setup, the remnants and traces, all serve as clues that help visitors imagine, recall, or reconstruct the performance. They are extensions of the artist’s body.
The opening took place on Saturday, October 1, from 2:00 PM, with performances by Nina Boas, Ieke Trinks, and Topp & Dubio.
Performance Agenda
Thursday, October 6, 2016 – 7:00 PM – Mette Sterre, Erin Amazia Tasmania & AnamontAnA
Thursday, October 20, 2016 – 7:00 PM – Maarten Bel, Loe van Klaveren, Jacco Weener & Jody van der Gijze
Thursday, October 27, 2016 – 7:00 PM – Bibichini & Charlotte Ray Janowski