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May 10, 2008
Church of the Rough Guide at OTO
posted at 14:16 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Photographs from the Church of the Rough Guide at OTO last night are now up at Flicker. Yes, some people ate the shrimp off the walls.
OTO’s Flickr set permanent link to this post
May 06, 2008
Conflux 08
posted at 15:34 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Conflux 07 - MTAA’s Super Slow 5k
Conflux is the annual art and technology festival for the creative exploration of urban public space. The 2008 festival takes place September 11 - 14 throughout New York City. You can now submit a proposal to participate in the 08 festival here.
The deadline is May 31, 2008. permanent link to this post
Nick Lesley and Eben Lillie’s Church of the Rough Guide
posted at 12:42 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
On May 9, from 7pm to 10pm, Over The Opening is please to present “Church of the Rough Guide”, a new installation by Nick Lesley and Eben Lillie. “Church of the Rough Guide” continues the themes and characters found in recent their performance “Rough Guide to the Grotesque”.
“Church of the Rough Guide” is devoted to the lessons of the “Rough Guide to the Grotesque” as written by the great travel writer, Boreas. “Rough Guide to the Grotesque” is a tall tale that depicts an idealistic hero whose principles live on in all of us today. On a quest for love and companionship he faced many dangers. He was deceived by a false idol of love and engaged in a battle of sexual appetites with his apparent soul mate, Sophia of the Forest. He died tragically shortly after finding happiness in joining the Caridea tribe; a juicy, fleshy commune. The story contains lessons of love, comradery, lust, and community which are valuable to us all.
The performance of “Rough Guide to the Grotesque” was made possible with the help of the cast, The Living Theatre, Materials for the Arts, and the House of Yes (RIP). The work premiered at The Living Theatre in April of 2008.
Rough Guide To The Grotesque
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Apr 27, 2008
i like america…
posted at 17:27 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
New artwork - “i like america and america likes me” is an open wiki history of America and Michael Sarff at http://americaandme.wetpaint.com/
I’m just trying to figure it all out. Yes, I can use your help. permanent link to this post
Apr 25, 2008
Sunday forecast (LOVE + HATE) x 100
posted at 19:18 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Sunday Forecast
High 53 degrees F
Chance of precipitation 30 percent
ARTWALKING: Eyewash’s 10 year Anniversary Show
Curated by Larry Walczak & Donna Kessinger.
30 artist in 30 storefornts on Bedford Ave, Brooklyn
April 27 through June 8, 2008
Opening Sunday April 27 (2 to 8 pm)
MTAA will be showing (LOVE + HATE) x 100 at Amarcord Vintage Fashion - 233 Bedford Ave between N4 and N5
MTAA will also be hanging out a Spike Hill (Bedford and N7) in a booth in the back around 6pm if you want to join us.
Tom Brumley @ Bedford Fruits & Vegetables
Peter Fox @ Earwax
Asha Ganpat @ Blackbird Parlour
Linda Ganjian @ Catbird
David Kramer @ Trojanowski Liquors
Peter Krieder @ Bedford Cheese Shop
Hiroshi Kumagi @ Bliss
Yuliya Lanina @ Mini Mart
Jeesoo Lee @ Kings Pharmacy
Lisa Levy @ The Health Food Store
Nora Ligorano & Marshall Reese @ Reel Life
Rebecca Major @ Peters since 1969
Ben Marxen @ Northside Pharmacy
Sebastian Masuelli @ Spike Hill
Ondi McMaster @ Ella’s
Shari Mendelson @ Uva Wines
Vikki Michalios @ Angelicas Beauty Shop
Jonas Mekas @ Spoonbill
MTAA @ Amarcord
Diane Nerwen @ Ugly Luggage
Rune Olsen @ Victoria’s Coffee Shop
Catya Plate @ Eyeco Vision
Bob Seng & Lisa Hein @ NYC Pet
Amanda Thackray @ Bagelsmith
Ishmael Randall Weeks @ Oculus 20/20
Sante Scardillo @ Kasia’s
Tamika Kawata @ N7 Deli
Gandalf Gavan @ Brooklyn Industries
update - photo from the install, more pics soon…
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High 53 degrees F
Chance of precipitation 30 percent
ARTWALKING: Eyewash’s 10 year Anniversary Show
Curated by Larry Walczak & Donna Kessinger.
30 artist in 30 storefornts on Bedford Ave, Brooklyn
April 27 through June 8, 2008
Opening Sunday April 27 (2 to 8 pm)
MTAA will be showing (LOVE + HATE) x 100 at Amarcord Vintage Fashion - 233 Bedford Ave between N4 and N5
MTAA will also be hanging out a Spike Hill (Bedford and N7) in a booth in the back around 6pm if you want to join us.
Tom Brumley @ Bedford Fruits & Vegetables
Peter Fox @ Earwax
Asha Ganpat @ Blackbird Parlour
Linda Ganjian @ Catbird
David Kramer @ Trojanowski Liquors
Peter Krieder @ Bedford Cheese Shop
Hiroshi Kumagi @ Bliss
Yuliya Lanina @ Mini Mart
Jeesoo Lee @ Kings Pharmacy
Lisa Levy @ The Health Food Store
Nora Ligorano & Marshall Reese @ Reel Life
Rebecca Major @ Peters since 1969
Ben Marxen @ Northside Pharmacy
Sebastian Masuelli @ Spike Hill
Ondi McMaster @ Ella’s
Shari Mendelson @ Uva Wines
Vikki Michalios @ Angelicas Beauty Shop
Jonas Mekas @ Spoonbill
MTAA @ Amarcord
Diane Nerwen @ Ugly Luggage
Rune Olsen @ Victoria’s Coffee Shop
Catya Plate @ Eyeco Vision
Bob Seng & Lisa Hein @ NYC Pet
Amanda Thackray @ Bagelsmith
Ishmael Randall Weeks @ Oculus 20/20
Sante Scardillo @ Kasia’s
Tamika Kawata @ N7 Deli
Gandalf Gavan @ Brooklyn Industries
update - photo from the install, more pics soon…
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Apr 18, 2008
m.river on warren ellis on aliza shvarts
posted at 13:30 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
“If she’s doing what I think she’s doing, Aliza Shvarts might be the first “great” conceptual artist of the internet age.”
warrenellis.com
In the post below, I, M.River, revealed to the artblogshere my blessing and curse of Infallibility. I would like to now reveal my first post Infallible revelation truth.
At first you will think only of this truth as M.River once again just speaking the facts. Please go beyond this point. Please meditate on this truth until you reach the next level where the world becomes clear and your art reality sharp. Here is the truth.
JODI is the first great conceptual artist of the internet age not some student at Yale who punked Gawker.
Go now in peace and love. permanent link to this post
warrenellis.com
In the post below, I, M.River, revealed to the artblogshere my blessing and curse of Infallibility. I would like to now reveal my first post Infallible revelation truth.
At first you will think only of this truth as M.River once again just speaking the facts. Please go beyond this point. Please meditate on this truth until you reach the next level where the world becomes clear and your art reality sharp. Here is the truth.
JODI is the first great conceptual artist of the internet age not some student at Yale who punked Gawker.
Go now in peace and love. permanent link to this post
Apr 16, 2008
m.river speaks…
posted at 13:01 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Although I’m not sure what drove T.Whid to write this disclaimer, I thought I’d follow up with my own.
To whom it may concern,
Everything I, M.River, post on the MTAA-RR is true. Not only are the posts true and unbiased, but they should be thought of as truths that point to a greater reality that goes beyond right and wrong.
No… no, that’s nice, but you do not need to thank me, toss flowers at my feet or build small shrines in my honor. I’m here to give you the truth because you deserve it. Yes, I do all this for you.
Take care and try to be nice to each other today or you will feel my wrath.
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twhid update:
hahahahahahaha permanent link to this post
To whom it may concern,
Everything I, M.River, post on the MTAA-RR is true. Not only are the posts true and unbiased, but they should be thought of as truths that point to a greater reality that goes beyond right and wrong.
No… no, that’s nice, but you do not need to thank me, toss flowers at my feet or build small shrines in my honor. I’m here to give you the truth because you deserve it. Yes, I do all this for you.
Take care and try to be nice to each other today or you will feel my wrath.
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twhid update:
hahahahahahaha permanent link to this post
Apr 15, 2008
Self-Selected Super St*rs
posted at 13:43 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
MTAA’s Self-Selected Super St*rs
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 8pm
at Light Industry
On April 29 from 8PM to 10PM, in a Sunset Park factory, the artist collaboration MTAA shoot and simultaneously screen two films…starring you.
Are you great at off-the-cuff repartee? Look good taking a nap? Able to read bad sci-fi scripts out loud without laughing? Or are you just perfect at hanging out and being you?
MTAA needs you to star in our low budget and barely (if at all) scripted film. Think Chelsea Girls meets Plan 9 from Outer Space while watching Empire. If Michel Gondry’s “Be Kind Rewind” at Deitch Projects is about the positive power of DIY, MTAA’s “Self-Selected Super St*rs” is about the malaise of knowing that all future “it” girls will never really be Edie. It’s about the ever present fear of running out of beer before the night ends.
Here’s how it works:
Two directors/camera operators will set up at Light Industry deep in the heart of Brooklyn. The space will have some cheap/random props and costumes. If you want some acting direction, we’ll have scripts and improv notes ready. If acting isn’t your thing, just come in and be your fabulous self. The shooting will be continuous and casual with both films projected live for your viewing pleasure. Join us for the entire shoot or just walk in for your close-up.
FREE
lightindustry.org
Events take place in Industry City
55 33rd Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenue), 3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11232 permanent link to this post
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 8pm
at Light Industry
On April 29 from 8PM to 10PM, in a Sunset Park factory, the artist collaboration MTAA shoot and simultaneously screen two films…starring you.
Are you great at off-the-cuff repartee? Look good taking a nap? Able to read bad sci-fi scripts out loud without laughing? Or are you just perfect at hanging out and being you?
MTAA needs you to star in our low budget and barely (if at all) scripted film. Think Chelsea Girls meets Plan 9 from Outer Space while watching Empire. If Michel Gondry’s “Be Kind Rewind” at Deitch Projects is about the positive power of DIY, MTAA’s “Self-Selected Super St*rs” is about the malaise of knowing that all future “it” girls will never really be Edie. It’s about the ever present fear of running out of beer before the night ends.
Here’s how it works:
Two directors/camera operators will set up at Light Industry deep in the heart of Brooklyn. The space will have some cheap/random props and costumes. If you want some acting direction, we’ll have scripts and improv notes ready. If acting isn’t your thing, just come in and be your fabulous self. The shooting will be continuous and casual with both films projected live for your viewing pleasure. Join us for the entire shoot or just walk in for your close-up.
FREE
lightindustry.org
Events take place in Industry City
55 33rd Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenue), 3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11232 permanent link to this post
2 more photos
posted at 12:44 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Apr 09, 2008
Back in NYC
posted at 15:07 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Back from the “secret” Cali recon. I’ll post more pics tonight.
Update - Pics now up at Tinjail and MTAA’s Flickr site permanent link to this post
Update - Pics now up at Tinjail and MTAA’s Flickr site permanent link to this post
Mar 30, 2008
going
posted at 13:49 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Oh yeah…I just got a flickr “pro”. You can now enjoy all 493 nuggets of on line snaps and art…like this littel gem of pain -
Need more? Don’t forget ye ol’ Tintype
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Need more? Don’t forget ye ol’ Tintype
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The Surrogates - Eva and Franco Mattes at OTO on April 11
posted at 12:49 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
On April 11, from 7pm to 10pm, Over The Opening is please to present a new video performance work by Eva and Franco Mattes (0100101110101101.org)
surrogate - substitute, proxy, replacement; deputy, representative, stand-in, standby, stopgap, relief, pinch-hitter, understudy.
Eva and Franco Mattes continue their investigations into power, authorship and identity with “The Surrogates” a new performance based video project. Combining elements of theater, video, surveillance, and social interaction, “The Surrogates” transforms OTO into an experimental social space questioning the distinction between the viewer and the viewed.
Eva and Franco Mattes works have been shown internationally including: Collection Lambert, Avignon; Fondazione Pitti Discovery, Florence, Postmasters Gallery, New York; Lentos Museum of Modern Art, Linz; New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York; ICC, Tokyo; Manifesta4, Frankfurt.
They received the Jerome Commission from the Walker Art Center, and are among the youngest artists to ever participate to the Venice Biennale. In 2006 they received a fellowship from Colombia University, New York.
Mattes’ works are part of several private and public collections such as the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; MEIAC, Spain; MAK, Vienna.
More info at Over the Opening
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Mar 25, 2008
not fairs
posted at 13:06 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
With our email boxes full of press and the sound of art blog engine revving, the NYC art world heads into Fair Week. Here are two “Alt. Fairs” that I would like to note. Why? I just like the idea that they exist.
Disarmory
Dark Fair
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Mar 23, 2008
photo from last night’s Masolit with the Creationists show at OTO
posted at 15:37 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Happy Easter. Photos from last night’s Masolit / Creationist show at Over The Opening show are now up at OTO’s Flickr set and Tintype
We are also as happy as bunnies with gifts of chocolate eggs to announce that the April 11 OTO show will be a new performance based video installation by Eva and Franco Mattes (0100101110101101.org). Word. More details soon. permanent link to this post
Mar 17, 2008
Masolit and the Creationists at OTO Saturday, March 22nd (7pm to 10pm)
posted at 20:04 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
On Saturday, March 22nd from 7pm to 10 pm, OTO is pleased present the debut live performance of Masolit, a new music project featuring vocalist/producer Margaret Jameson (also known as tinydiva), mix master/producer Phil Painson, and guitarist/melodist extraordinaire Tom Jameson. Before forming Masolit, Phil and Margaret performed together at many New York City venues including Bowery Ballroom, Galapagos, Brownie’s, CBGB’s and Fez as members of the downtown ensemble Market. Influenced by a wide spectrum of musical styles embracing hip-hop, funk, old-ass blues, French Impressionism and electro, Masolit seeks to create an innovative original music culture for the masses.
Opening for Masolit will be the Creationists, consisting of Abe Maneri (keyboards) and Tom Jameson (guitar). They will present a set of eclectic preludes comprising both unpremeditated and intelligently designed phases.
Saturday, March 22nd (7pm to 10pm)
7pm The Creationists
8pm Masolit
To hear Masolit’s latest recording “NSA” go to www.myspace.com/masolit or www.masolit.net
OTO is located at 60 North 6th Street (2nd floor) Brooklyn, NY, 11211
L train to Bedford Avenue
3 Blocks west on North 6th - just shy of Kent
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Mar 12, 2008
just thinking out loud on del.icio.us
posted at 16:26 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Mar 07, 2008
a song for tim on friday
posted at 13:45 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
“Losing My Edge” was the first LCD Soundsystem single released on 8 July 2002.
When I was DJing, playing Can, Liquid Liquid, ESG, all that kind of stuff, I became kind of cool for a moment, which was a total anomaly. And when I heard other DJs playing similar music I was like: ‘Fuck! I’m out of a job! These are my records!’ But it was like someone had crept into my brain and said all these words that I hate. Did I make the records? Did I fuck! So, I started becoming horrified by my own attitude. I had this moment of glory though. People would use me to DJ just to get them cool. They’d be like ‘It’s the cool rock disco guy’ and this was really weird. And to be honest I was afraid that this new found coolness was going to go away and that’s where ‘Losing My Edge’ comes from. It is about being horrified by my own silliness. And then it became a wider thing about people who grip onto other people’s creations like they are their own. There is a lot of pathos in that character though because it’s born out of inadequacy and love.— James Murphy
twhid: haha, thanks dude! permanent link to this post
Feb 23, 2008
Photos of RSG’s KRIEGSPIEL LAN Party at OTO
posted at 15:03 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Feb 22, 2008
Let’s GET REAADYYY TO RUUUUUUMMMMBLE…
posted at 14:28 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
RSG’S KRIEGSPIEL LAN Party
Tonight Only
BYOL (Bring your own Laptop)
(7pm to 10pm) at OTO
More info here
twhid update
And if the snow stops you then you were never really any competition anyway. permanent link to this post
Tonight Only
BYOL (Bring your own Laptop)
(7pm to 10pm) at OTO
More info here
twhid update
And if the snow stops you then you were never really any competition anyway. permanent link to this post
Feb 15, 2008
RSG’s KRIEGSPIEL LAN Party is back
posted at 13:18 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
We sadly had to cancel this OTO event at the last minute but we’re back on for Friday February 22 (7pm to 10pm). Time to get your war on.
BYOL (Bring your own Laptop)
More info here permanent link to this post
BYOL (Bring your own Laptop)
More info here permanent link to this post
Feb 08, 2008
Tonight’s OTO canceled
posted at 16:39 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Darn. Due to circumstances out of our control, we’re going to cancel the KRIEGSPIEL LAN Party at OTO tonight. We’ll reschedule soon and let you know the new date. Looks like late Feb, early March.
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Feb 07, 2008
Restless Crowd Control, 2001
posted at 13:38 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Restless Crowd Control (RCC) from mriver on Vimeo
Restless Crowd Control (RCC) was a one night installation at the Good Bad Art Collective in Brooklyn (2001).- slide projections, video projections, internet video-conferencing, custom police barricades, music by Willing (Fritz Welch, Ian Christe) and special guest Stephen O’Malley (of Sunn 0))), Khanate and Lotus Eaters). The linked vid is a 20 mins still shot of Willing’s performance. Play loud. Enjoy.
twhid sez - Awesome! I didn’t even know we had video of this. Whatever happened to Good Bad anyway?
M.River updates - Fritz just emailed to note that the secound guitar (off screen with Ian) is Stephen O’Malley of Sunn 0))), Khanate and Lotus Eaters. Also, I’ve been told that the Good Bad Art Collective (Denton /Brooklyn) split soon after. permanent link to this post
Jan 30, 2008
KRIEGSPIEL - Guy Debord’s 1978 “Game of War” Produced for computer by RSG
posted at 14:35 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
On February 08, from 7pm to 10 pm, OTO is pleased to present -
+ LAN party! +
KRIEGSPIEL
Guy Debord’s 1978 “Game of War”
Produced for computer by RSG
* bring your own laptop *
In 1978 the French Situationist Guy Debord designed and fabricated a board game called “The Game of War.” Thirty years later RSG is resurrecting this largely forgotten game, translating the game instructions from French to Java and releasing it as an online computer game. We explore the contradiction between Debord, a symbol of radical politics and art in 1960s France, and the Napoleonic war game he created. In Debord’s own words the game was the only thing in his entire body of work that had any value. Was it nostalgia, or a vision of things to come?
Founded in 2000, RSG is a collective of programmers and artists working on experimental software products. The Kriegspiel team consists of: Alexander R. Galloway, producer and programming; Carolyn Kane, research; Adam Parrish, programming; Daniel Perlin, sound; DJ /rupture and Matt Shadetek, music; and Mushon Zer-Aviv, design.
* bring your own laptop *
More info at OTO
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Jan 26, 2008
USM
posted at 20:18 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
USM from mriver on Vimeo.
MTAA’s very unscary 3 min movie of a Coney Island funhouse made in under 3 hours for a screening at EFA’s gallery in 2007 curated by Marina Zurkow. Play it loud, alone and in the dark. permanent link to this post
Jan 24, 2008
young laptop
posted at 12:52 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
laptop from mriver on Vimeo.
Teaching net art skills to the next generation. permanent link to this post
Jan 12, 2008
Photos from last nights OTO with Elaine Tin Nyo
posted at 14:32 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
more at Tintype and Flickr
Thanks to Elaine and all the tamale people. Good times.
Update - Tamaler Michele O’Donaghue has some photos at her I wanna make some Tamales …(hell yeah!)
Flickr set. Thanks Michele. permanent link to this post
Jan 08, 2008
Frank (Again) - a performance for Breaking Solitude
posted at 18:59 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Frank(Again), a performance by MTAA (New York) in the frame of Breaking Solitude a project of panoplie.org and Annie Abrahams.
Saturday January 12 20h 8 PM GMT+1 (Paris local time), 2pm New York time at http://panoplie.emakimono.org/index.php/projets/voir/16
MTAA will draw, with input from the online audience, a larger than life snowman named Frank.
Only 30 places available. Please sign up before the perfromance at Panoplie.org permanent link to this post
Jan 05, 2008
Elaine Tin Nyo’s “I Want to Make Some Tamales”
posted at 20:38 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
On January 11, from 7pm to 10 pm, OTO is pleased to present “I Want to Make Some Tamales”, a cooking lesson by Elaine Tin Nyo
Hands-on cooking lesson 7-8:30
Open public feeding 8:30 until the tamales run out
Enrollment is limited for the cooking lesson. Please contact mriver@mteww.com to reserve your place (materials fee: $5).
Elaine Tin Nyo is a conceptual artist with a computer and kitchen in Harlem, New York and a locker in Chelsea filled with dance shoes.
Elaine’s works explore the structures of sensual experience and social interaction. Her primary subjects have been social structures such as dinners, classrooms and ballroom dance. Her photographs, recipes, videos, installations and performances have been presented by BlindSpot, Deitch Projects, Thread Waxing Space, The New Museum, Creative Time, Bronx Museum, Fargfabriken, Neueberger Museum, Leslie Tonkonow Projects, Chez Bushwick, and French Culinary Institute.
Upcoming shows at Over The Opening
February 08 - RSG
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Dec 31, 2007
still07
posted at 20:14 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
the wild blue yonder, the decent, la jetee, fearless, street fight, loud QUIET loud, a sound of thunder, enemy at the gate, so wrong they’re right, the illusionist, stop making sense, heart of gold, the departed, storefront hitchcock, my country, my county, requiem, the host, minority report, the good shepard, the last days, the last king of scotland, darshan, the embrace, flesh + blood, robo cop, hannibal rising, at worlds end, old joy, acid house, the last waltz, letters from imo jima, matthew barney - no restraint, high tech soul, blood and chocolate, the call of cthulha, star wars episode v - the empire strikes back, primeval, the good german, factory girl, 300, unbreakable, bug sonic youth - corporate ghost, blood simple, miller’s crossing, undead, mouth of madness, roma, the thing, mr. brooks, spiderman 3, the lives of others, bloody child, b.i.k.e, gerry, good will hunting, live free or die hard, the king is alive, blood diamond, eastern promises, elephant
Take one image, without pausing the film, from each DVD I rent and watch alone in 2007. Show each of the 60 images for 1 second in 5.7 MB QuickTime movie.
still07
update
still 07 from mriver on Vimeo. permanent link to this post
Dec 28, 2007
Cya 07. Hello 08
posted at 20:33 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
http://triptych.tv/
http://www.jimpunk.com/iPod.Movies/last_rain.php3
http://www.williamboling.com/peel/index.html
http://www.hotornot.com/r/?eid=RMN8NRH&key=GXC
http://transition.turbulence.org/Works/disco-nnect/
http://www.seecoy.com/matrYOshki.html
http://www.beigerecords.com/cory/sailing/
http://letsturnthisfuckingwebsiteyellow.com/
http://meineigenheim.org/dumpster/
http://www.loshadka.org/wp/?p=398
http://twitter.com/jennyholzer
http://www.ecoarttech.net/untitledlandscapes/index.html
http://thegreatinter.net/sleepover
http://www.peterpaulchocolates.com/
http://creativetime.org/programs/archive/2007/chan/events.html
http://the-eat-in.blogspot.com/
http://www.artcal.net/event/view/1/5808
http://www.timeout.com/newyork/articles/art/9470/marcel-broodthaers-decor
http://www.geartekcorporation.com/passingtime/
a big end of 07 hug to Postmasters, James and Barry, the mighty AFC (sorry about that “brawl”), Rhizome (congrats LC - the new digs look fab), iCommons, Haifa Museum, Computer Fine Arts, Enzimi, Glowlab/Conflux, the “All Night Roma” folks, Eyebeam, Creative Capital, C. Jones, Bryce Wolkowitz, RSG, MO, Mikey Koller, Kate (our unofficial super hypothetical and under, if not even, paid studio assistant) and all who came to the OTO. See you all in 08. We have 2 big museum shows in California next year and a great group of artist lined up for OTO.
Peace in 08. permanent link to this post
Dec 20, 2007
Mark River is out of here…
posted at 17:53 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Going to Columbus for Christmas. I might try posting some in Ohio. Might.
t.whid adds:
I love this pic. Have fun in Ohio M.River. permanent link to this post
Dec 17, 2007
Photos from Mike Koller’s HOLIDAY REJECTS
posted at 13:42 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
“Naughty” and “Nice” slide show of found (Googled) holiday photos - faux mantel with projected Yule log loop and found (Googled) holiday photos - projected flash animation Christmas tree
Some more shots from the show at Tinjail (start at link and scroll back) and at Flickr in the OTO set. Enjoy. permanent link to this post
Dec 14, 2007
It’s A Very Special Holiday OTO Tonight only (7- 10)
posted at 16:53 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Mike Koller’s The Holiday Rejects
M.River of MTAA calls it “…a heart warming celebration of the holidays fueled by sugar, eggnog, and forced photo ops. What could go wrong?”
t.whid update
oops. Our posts collided. M.River’s is funnier. permanent link to this post
M.River of MTAA calls it “…a heart warming celebration of the holidays fueled by sugar, eggnog, and forced photo ops. What could go wrong?”
t.whid update
oops. Our posts collided. M.River’s is funnier. permanent link to this post
Dec 05, 2007
December at OTO - Mike Koller’s ‘THE HOLIDAY REJECTS’
posted at 15:00 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
One night only!
Friday December 14 7PM to 10PM
Over The Opening is pleased to present Mike Koller’s
THE HOLIDAY REJECTS
With the proliferation of video and photography equipment and even more so the availability and user-friendly nature of at-home post-production equipment and software, the do-it-yourself documentarian is a driving force behind all our familial interactions. The need to record, in detail, the various persons and their reactions to all the activities has increasingly become the chief activity itself. The time spent face to face becomes second to the execution of a thorough archive of the event. A smiling photo is more important than the argument it took to create it, the video containing each persons thoughts for the New Year takes precedent over the people themselves. In these ways the family becomes the discarded artifact of creating a visual history of events that are largely fictionalized or staged versions of an unknown third party’s expectations.
The Holiday Season, more than any other, creates a steady stream of videos and photos posted for all to see. Presented in a one night ‘X-mas Party’ format are the photos and videos from 69 different family celebrations in a tribute to the discarded persons who were pivotal to their creation, The Holiday Rejects. True to the season, the party will feature food, drink and music to set the mood. Also featured will be three new animated video projections of a Christmas tree, a window overlooking a wintry landscape and the inescapable Yule Log. Come, imbibe, document, post.
Mike Koller is an artist and musician living and working in Brooklyn.
Upcoming events at OTO:
Jan 11 - Elaine Tin Nyo
Feb 08 - RSG (Alex Galloway)
More OTO info and directions… permanent link to this post
Dec 04, 2007
back from the SS5K Roma
posted at 16:15 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Back from the SS5K ROMA. Loved it. I’ll have some updates soon. (Sorry T.Whid. I’m sad to say the lack of web updates and contact was not so much due to the great wine but lack of sleep and wifi. Shame really.) permanent link to this post
Nov 23, 2007
Time has come today (Hey)
posted at 21:21 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
T.Whid fixed the dates in the MTAA-RR archive
Yeah, I know. It’s been broke forever.
T.Whid update
It’s *mostly* fixed. There’s still some funkiness here and there. Especially in Feb 06 — bah! permanent link to this post
Yeah, I know. It’s been broke forever.
T.Whid update
It’s *mostly* fixed. There’s still some funkiness here and there. Especially in Feb 06 — bah! permanent link to this post
Nov 20, 2007
When in Rome…
posted at 13:37 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
MTAA´S Super Slow 5K - ROMA (SS5K Roma)
A leisurely 5K (3.11 mile) group performance around the city of Rome
Following the success of the Super Slow 5K at Brooklyn´s McCarren Park in September 07, MTAA brings the SS5K to Italy. The SS5K Roma is a one day race/group performance in the streets of Rome. Registration to the SS5K Roma is free and open to the public. It begins at 12PM in the Mattatoio in Testaccio and ends when it seems right or at 5PM, whichever comes first. Refreshments will be served, folding chairs and blankets will be utilized. The performance/race will be overly documented. “Celebrity” judges will be on hand to award trophies for “Best Dressed” as well as the coveted SS5K 07 “Mr. or Ms. Congeniality Roma.”
The Super Slow 5K Roma takes place on Sunday December 2nd, 2007 at 12PM to 5PM (rain or shine) and starts at Mattatoio di Testaciio at Campo Boario , Rome, Italy
MTAA´s SSK5 ROMA is part of Enzimi 07
With thanks to Christina Ray and the fine folks at Glowlab
For more info visit http://mtaa.net/art/slow/roma/ permanent link to this post
A leisurely 5K (3.11 mile) group performance around the city of Rome
Following the success of the Super Slow 5K at Brooklyn´s McCarren Park in September 07, MTAA brings the SS5K to Italy. The SS5K Roma is a one day race/group performance in the streets of Rome. Registration to the SS5K Roma is free and open to the public. It begins at 12PM in the Mattatoio in Testaccio and ends when it seems right or at 5PM, whichever comes first. Refreshments will be served, folding chairs and blankets will be utilized. The performance/race will be overly documented. “Celebrity” judges will be on hand to award trophies for “Best Dressed” as well as the coveted SS5K 07 “Mr. or Ms. Congeniality Roma.”
The Super Slow 5K Roma takes place on Sunday December 2nd, 2007 at 12PM to 5PM (rain or shine) and starts at Mattatoio di Testaciio at Campo Boario , Rome, Italy
MTAA´s SSK5 ROMA is part of Enzimi 07
With thanks to Christina Ray and the fine folks at Glowlab
For more info visit http://mtaa.net/art/slow/roma/ permanent link to this post
Nov 12, 2007
“Performed Listening”
posted at 20:21 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Photos from Olson’s “Performed Listening” now up at OTO’s Flickr Set and at Tintype
Thanks to all who made it out. permanent link to this post
Nov 04, 2007
MTAA-RR en LOLCATS Pidgin
posted at 14:53 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Oct 31, 2007
Happy Halloween
posted at 12:47 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Oct 30, 2007
James and Barry Live
posted at 17:19 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Tonight at 6:30 ath the Cue Art Foundation - Brian Sholis, writer and Editor of Artforum.com at Artforum in conversation with bloggers Barry Hoggard (bloggy.com) and James Wagner (jameswagner.com)”
more info here
Will not be able to go, but wanted to give some link props back to our 2 fav hybrid collectors/blogers/critics/curators/photographers/political activist/web gurus/and all around underdog art fans, James and Barry. Have fun guys. permanent link to this post
more info here
Will not be able to go, but wanted to give some link props back to our 2 fav hybrid collectors/blogers/critics/curators/photographers/political activist/web gurus/and all around underdog art fans, James and Barry. Have fun guys. permanent link to this post
Oct 27, 2007
2 newish projects now up on Tinjail - Walk and Flight
posted at 17:47 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
still from Flight
still from Walk
“Flight” is video loop (x 4) of a wing over Ohio. It was first presented as a projection at OTO’s Transporter Again
“Walk” is 2 videos, shot one year to the day apart, in the same location. permanent link to this post
Oct 13, 2007
OTO Pics
posted at 19:07 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Thanks to all who came out to the first OTO last night. Tons of fun. More Pics of the show now up on Flickr in the OTO Set
and even more at Tintype’s OTO Set
Update - 2 cool photos of the SGAR on Bloggy permanent link to this post
Oct 02, 2007
OTO starts Oct 12 (8pm to 11pm)
posted at 16:04 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Over The Opening (OTO)
Please join us for the launch of our once a month DIY exhibition space.
60 North 6th Street, 2nd floor
Brooklyn, NY, 11211
L train to Bedford Avenue
3 Blocks west on North 6th - just shy of Kent
On the second Friday of each month, from 8PM to 11PM, the artist collective MTAA convert their N6th St. Brooklyn studio into a venue for the presentation of time-based art.
The OTO project begins on October 12 with “Again Transporter,” new works by Michael Sarff.
still from Michael Sarff’s “Kingdom”, 2007
More details at tinjail.com/over_the_opening permanent link to this post
Sep 25, 2007
SS5K Post Event Report
posted at 00:01 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
MTAA’s Super Slow 5K
I’ve been thinking of how to sum up the SS5K. I have to say it has been hard to shape the event into a solid thought. I felt the urge to retell the performance/ action in some solid documentation narrative. I think I’ll let that go. I’ll let that others tell the story at some other time. All I would like to say is that a very small group got together one afternoon and performed the SS5K and that, in the end; everyone said it was a wonderful afternoon. You can view some images here.
permanent link to this post
I’ve been thinking of how to sum up the SS5K. I have to say it has been hard to shape the event into a solid thought. I felt the urge to retell the performance/ action in some solid documentation narrative. I think I’ll let that go. I’ll let that others tell the story at some other time. All I would like to say is that a very small group got together one afternoon and performed the SS5K and that, in the end; everyone said it was a wonderful afternoon. You can view some images here.
permanent link to this post
Sep 19, 2007
SS5K Post Mortem…Soon
posted at 17:03 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Keeping with the overall pace of the SS5K, I’m still working on a final report and set of images. Until then, here is a shot of Kate - winner of the SS5K best dressed trophy.
More on the SS5K soon… permanent link to this post
Sep 10, 2007
Update on this Sunday’s SS5K
posted at 13:12 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
It’s less than a week until the start of the Super Slow 5K.
I hope you have all been training. As an incentive for participation, we would like to unveil the SS5K limited edition print (edition of 100). Free if you come run, walk, stroll or just hang out.
twhid update:
Here’s a closer look at the limited edition bib/print:
(click for larger image 348KB JPEG) permanent link to this post
Aug 31, 2007
The Internet: A place for friends
posted at 11:54 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Aug 30, 2007
new .mov at Tinjail
posted at 18:06 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Aug 24, 2007
MTAA’s Super Slow 5K!
posted at 14:01 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
MTAA’s Super Slow 5K!
a leisurely 5K (3.11 mile) group performance around McCarren Park’s running track
I’ve read on marathon training web sites, that one can walk 5 kilometers (3.11 miles) at an “easy pace” in 62.5 minutes. I’d like to slow that down a tad. I’d like to slow it down with a group of like-minded noncompetitive “athletes”. I want to race with people who are ready to say - “I’ll finish this 5K when I darn well feel like it and only after I stop by the official MTAA Super Slow 5K refreshment stand for another hotdog”. That’s the race I want to run.
The MTAA Super Slow 5K is a one day race/group performance on the running track in Brooklyn’s McCarren Park. Registration to the SS5K is free and open to the public. It begins at 11AM and ends when it seems right or 4PM, whichever comes first. Refreshments will be served, folding chairs and blankets will be utilized. The performance/race will be overly documented. “Celebrity” judges will be on hand to award trophies for “Best Dressed” as well as the coveted SS5K 07 “Mr. or Ms. Congeniality”.
When?
Sunday September 16th, 2007 from 11AM - 4PM (rain or shine)
Where?
Williamsburg Brooklyn’s McCarren Park (map)
Registration?
Email superslow5K@gmail.com or just show up around 10:30AM the day of. Free and open to the public!
More details at: http://mtaa.net/art/slow/.
MTAA’s SSK5 is part of Conflux 07 www.confluxfestival.org
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twhid update
We promise that it won’t be like this (Hipster Olympics via Gothamist):
mriver adds
Dang. LOL.
Yeah, it will kinda be like that but done with love and actual effort. Also, as of this morning, we have 0 people signed up so I might be running alone. permanent link to this post
Aug 22, 2007
YouTube Bye Bye
posted at 14:39 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Just when I was starting to think about ways to use YouTube more as a site for artworks, Google decideds to go with
overlay video ads
Ick. Time to find a new vid site.
twhid adds:
YouTube has always sucked for a variety of reasons. The only thing it has going for it is a huge audience. But video quality sucks and their little bug in the bottom right sucks.
I suggest Blip.tv!
mriver adds:
Yeah, yeah. I understand they do not have plans at this point to slap ads on my little home movies/ artworks - but still… it’s time for me to move. permanent link to this post
Ick. Time to find a new vid site.
twhid adds:
YouTube has always sucked for a variety of reasons. The only thing it has going for it is a huge audience. But video quality sucks and their little bug in the bottom right sucks.
I suggest Blip.tv!
mriver adds:
Yeah, yeah. I understand they do not have plans at this point to slap ads on my little home movies/ artworks - but still… it’s time for me to move. permanent link to this post
Aug 10, 2007
Turn That Damn Sculpture Down!
posted at 18:45 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Aug 07, 2007
T.Whid Week - Art Blog Party
posted at 22:54 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
T.Whid sums up a fun Art Blogger cocktail party host by Edward Winkleman at his gallery
Yes, he had a few. permanent link to this post
Yes, he had a few. permanent link to this post
OMG! UR totally dead!!!!
posted at 12:28 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
msnbc.com’s netiquette guru Popkin (and MTAA style council) on Cory Arcangel’s “Friendster Suicide” and MyDeathSpace.com
Check it permanent link to this post
Check it permanent link to this post
Aug 06, 2007
T.Whid Week - Anti War
posted at 20:54 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
MTAA at Cape Town’s AVA
posted at 15:42 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
We are showing onKawaraUpdate (v2) in
“3C - Committee and Critics Choice”
at the AVA in Cape Town South Africa from July 30 to August 17 2007.
Big thanks to Kathryn Smith for the show. permanent link to this post
Big thanks to Kathryn Smith for the show. permanent link to this post
Aug 05, 2007
T.Whid Week - Barney Opening
posted at 11:06 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
T.Whid’s first take on the show outside the mob scene of Barney’s DR9 opening.
permanent link to this post
permanent link to this post
Aug 04, 2007
T.Whid Week - Art Fairs
posted at 13:55 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Yes, once again T.Whid has foolishly gone off on vacation leaving the MTAA-RR for me to screw up. So, for the next 7 days, I’m going to post some of my favorite clips of T.Whid. I think of them as an ongoing set/ movie called “Hey, Tim”. To start off, here is Tim on art fairs. I hope you will enjoy them.
twhid adds… on vacation, but found an open wireless network at this little lake side cottage-ville in Ohio. w00t! permanent link to this post
twhid adds… on vacation, but found an open wireless network at this little lake side cottage-ville in Ohio. w00t! permanent link to this post
Aug 03, 2007
the summer 07 lull report - part 2
posted at 00:13 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
tinjail’s jailhouse online cinema presents
the east coast west coast dance off
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the east coast west coast dance off
permanent link to this post
Jul 30, 2007
CHASING THE NEW IS DANGEROUS TO SOCIETY
posted at 15:18 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Yes, it could be a fake, but Jenny on Twitter is a great mesh of a social network and art. (via AFC)
This, however, does not change my ambivalence about Twitter best summed up by Helen A.S. Popkin’s article Twitter Nation: Nobody cares what you’re doing. permanent link to this post
This, however, does not change my ambivalence about Twitter best summed up by Helen A.S. Popkin’s article Twitter Nation: Nobody cares what you’re doing. permanent link to this post
Jul 26, 2007
The Summer 07 Lull Report - Part 1
posted at 13:49 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Yes, things are slow right now. This is the last weekend to see KDM100 and 25 Reasons at Postmasters. Please check it out.
Next up, on September 16, we will present new performance/ event called MTAA’s Super Slow 5 K. This is a leisurely 5k (3.11 mile) group artwork/ 5k race / 5 hour picnic around McCarren Park’s running track in Williamsburg Brooklyn. This work is part of Conflux 07. It should be a hoot. More details soon. permanent link to this post
Next up, on September 16, we will present new performance/ event called MTAA’s Super Slow 5 K. This is a leisurely 5k (3.11 mile) group artwork/ 5k race / 5 hour picnic around McCarren Park’s running track in Williamsburg Brooklyn. This work is part of Conflux 07. It should be a hoot. More details soon. permanent link to this post
Jul 14, 2007
another summer .mov
posted at 14:50 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Jul 13, 2007
New Media Art in the Daylight?
posted at 17:39 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Yup, it can happen. If you are in NYC this weekend, check out Solar One’s
City Sol 07 located at 23street next to the East river featuring the Frontier Mythology installation by our palls
Cary Peppermint + Christine Nadir (EcoArtTech)
Need more reasons to go?
I’ll have some pics from the Thurs night opening up soon.
Update:
permanent link to this post
Need more reasons to go?
I’ll have some pics from the Thurs night opening up soon.
Update:
permanent link to this post
Jul 10, 2007
summer movs
posted at 15:37 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
Jul 06, 2007
at Eyebeam
posted at 21:57 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
MTAA +RSG’s Gordon Matta-Clark Encryption Method (GMCEM)
In fall of 2002, RSG gathered 500 printed pages (1 ream) of data from MTAA using the Carnivore client installed at the Eyebeam’s studios. Each 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper was then torn in half and stacked in a plexi box permanent link to this post
at Postmasters
posted at 12:04 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
There’s a slideshow of some of the work in Not Your Parents’ MTV on New York Magazine’s web site :-) Woohoo!
M.River took the snaps below, there’s more at his Tintype blog…
Karaoke DeathMatch 100 (2007, video, software, web site, computers, benches, desk)
25 Concrete Examples Why John Cage Is Not Our Father (2001, DVD-Video loop) permanent link to this post
M.River took the snaps below, there’s more at his Tintype blog…
Karaoke DeathMatch 100 (2007, video, software, web site, computers, benches, desk)
25 Concrete Examples Why John Cage Is Not Our Father (2001, DVD-Video loop) permanent link to this post
Jul 05, 2007
new summer .movs
posted at 11:51 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
2 new slooooooooo loadin browser crashin summer .movs at tinjail.com/jailhouse
garden and fun permanent link to this post
garden and fun permanent link to this post
Jun 29, 2007
The Amateur’s hour
posted at 19:22 GMT by M.River in /news/mriver
By undermining mainstream media and intellectual property rights, he says, it is creating a world in which we will “live to see the bulk