Kampnagel

/ art&culture / 7 years ago

Infinity Studio at Kampnagel – reflections on privatization, militarization & escapism

Following on from the 5 day residency in Johannesburg at the end of April, Bubblegum Club along with the artists selected to be part of the Infinity Studio programme are in Hamburg for the final stage, their participation in the Live Art Festival #8: SUPERSPACES. Within this frame the work produced will see an expansion on…

INFINITY STUDIO Residency // unpacking privatization, militarization and escapism in South Africa’s urban landscape

by Christa Dee

/ art&culture / 7 years ago

INFINITY STUDIO Residency // unpacking privatization, militarization and escapism in South Africa’s urban landscape

“Militarized urbanism” – a term coined by geographer Stephan Graham. A term that describes the existence in South African cities, and is lived through the ubiquity and perceived necessity of concrete and electrified boundaries, pin codes, guard posts and CCTV. INFINITY STUDIO, a residency curated by Bubblegum Club and CUSS, will see invited artists from…

Infinity Studio at Kampnagel – reflections on privatization, militarization & escapism

INFINITY STUDIO Residency // unpacking privatization, militarization and escapism in South Africa’s urban landscape

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