YANS & RETO-Young And Not Stupid & Radical Even Though Old
Inspired by the social atmosphere of porno cinemas and in the tradition of cabaret, YANS & RETO is a one-night festival of action art by artists over sixty and under thirty. The artists present themselves through short (under seven minute) performance or video pieces, creating energetic, inter-generational encounters.
YANS & RETO is curated by Jana Leo. The festival is organized by Mosis Foundation with the support of the Spanish consulate in New York.
Open Call:
ACTION FEST: “7 minutes or less” performances, actions, short films, videos, objects of text, readings, proclamations, comedy, songs etc… by artists and intellectuals over sixty and under thirty.
Friday September 14, 2012
From 7.30-9.30pm. Performances open to public..
Anthology Film Archives
32 2nd Avenue (F and M to 2nd Avenue)
New York
Within the frame of two hours and in a theater, the Anthology Film Archive, YANS & RETO is an assembly of people engaged in contemporary culture who, regardless of their disciplines, have in common a taste for radicalism and experimental creation.
YANS & RETO is a one-night festival where artists and intellectuals get introduced to each other by giving a taste of what they do, either with short intense pieces or with quiet interventions that last for the whole two hours. Pieces will be directed in a way that layers intensity of each individual action to create a single piece for the night. YANS & RETO is against ferocious nonsensical competition among artists.
The invitation is primarily for artists over sixty years of age who are RETO (Radical Even Though Old) and under thirty who are YANS (Young And Not Stupid), and for Spanish artists of all ages. Any artist or intellectual who feels he of she fits the form and content is also welcome.
Any questions: e-mail: janaleo@fundacionmosis.com
Registration by August 10
To register, download the 2012 registration form, fill it out, save it as PDF or print/scan and send it to janaleo@fundacionmosis.com
You can also sign up in person at INVISIBLE-EXPORTS Gallery in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, at 14A ORCHARD STREET (between Hester and Canal Street) NEW YORK NY 10002 (July hours: Wednesday through Saturday Noon-6pm; August hours: 11-6 weekdays)
Dropping off materials: If you want to show already existent objects such as films, drop them off at the gallery before July 30.
All participants meeting basic requirements (over 60 and radical or under 30 and not stupid, and Spanish) will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, to fill half of the space (90 seats) and time (up to 10 short actions). The other half of the submissions will be selected by giving preference to age and concept. Films have to be related to the spirit of YANS &RETO.
If you would like to support Yans & Reto 2012 go to Funds and donate
http://fundacionmosis.com/English/donar.htm
