[Microsound-announce] Tony Conrad @ Tate Modern

[Richard Whitelaw]

TONY CONRAD
London Tate Modern
13-15 June 2008
 
Tony Conrad is a pivotal figure in contemporary culture, known for
involvement with La Monte Young¹s Theatre of Eternal Music and the evolution
of the Velvet Underground, and for collaborations with a host of luminaries
including Jack Smith, John Cale, Mike Kelley and Henry Flynt,. His
multi-faceted contributions since the 1960s have influenced and redefined
music, filmmaking, minimalism, performance, video and conceptual art. This
special weekend event at Tate Modern includes a free late night performance
in the Turbine Hall plus screenings of his extraordinary film and video
work. 
 
at
 
Tate Modern, Bankside, London, SE1 9TG
Nearest Tube: Southwark / London Bridge / Blackfriars
 
Screenings & Discussion Tickets: £5 / £4 concessions
Performance Tickets: FREE, booking recommended (see above)
Box Office: 020 7887 8888
 
www.tate.org.uk <http://www.tate.org.uk>
www.secretcinema.co.uk <http://www.secretcinema.co.uk>
 
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TONY CONRAD at Tate Modern
 
Friday 13 June 2008, 7pm: FLICKER AND PROCESS FILMS lecture screening
Saturday 14 June 2008, 7pm: TONY TAKES ON VIDEO: WHO'S WATCHING WHO?
screening
Saturday 14 June 2008, 10pm: UNPROJECTABLE: PROJECTION AND PERSPECTIVE
A major new live performance specially inspired by the hum of the Turbine
Hall¹s one remaining generator. Conrad¹s sonic and visual feast will
incorporate an amplified string quartet, electric drill and motors,
phonograph arms, film projection and shadows which loom high above the
audience. This event is FREE but advance booking is recommended.
Sunday 15 June 2008, 3pm: TONY CONRAD IN CONVERSATION + DREAMINIMALIST