James Beckett map to Sine

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James Beckett map to Sine

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James Beckett and Zhana Ivanova

Map to Sine

Cartiographic translation in sound experienced by Russian Hydrofoil

Fryday 14, Saterday 15 and Sunday 16 October 2005

Departing from Amsterdam 15:00hrs; 16:00hrs; 17:00hrs;

Map to Sine is a two-part project by South-African artist James Beckett (19=
77) as part of the international exhibition of contemporary art ADAM, produ=
ced by SMART Project Space. "Map to Sine" is a series of translations from =
image (cartographic) to sound, based on much of the fascination and formal =
study of the German Serialist musicians. Exercise such as the rotation of m=
usical pattern, the arbitrary expansion of spacing and the imposition of sh=
ape applied directly from nature all formed part of their practice.

With the generous support of the transport company Connexxion, Beckett wil=
l host passengers to a live translation of surrounding information of the N=
orth Sea Canal, aboard a Russian Hydrofoil - a water rocket of eighties des=
ign. The Bulgarian performance artist Zhana Invanova (1977) offers a live e=
xplanation of the system in both Russian an English for the benefit of an e=
ducational composition.

Where do you catch the boat?

Connexxion fast service between Amsterdam and Velsen-South (direction IJmui=
den)

Departing behind Amsterdam Central Station, just to the left of the ferry w=
hich crosses the North-Sea Canal

25 minutes there, 25 minutes back

For more information: www.connexxion.nl

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Commissioned artists
Nevin Aladag | Dave Allen | Christian Andersson | Mark Bain | James Beckett=
| Johanna Billing | Ross Birrell | Rossella Biscotti | Phil Collins | Marc=
o Cops | Yael Davids | Funky Projects | Ni Haifeng | Kendell Geers | David =
Haines | Lise Harlev | San Keller | Daniel Knorr | A.P. Komen/Karen Murphy =
| Job Koelewijn | Dirk van Lieshout | Jill Magid | Adrian Paci | Susan Phil=
ipsz | Lindsay Seers | Wael Shawky | Caecilia Tripp | Elin Wikstrom | Siebr=
en Versteeg | Lucy Wood

SMART Project Space reopens to the public on the 3rd September 2005. Having=
purchased the building of the former Pathological Anatomical Laboratories =
on the Wilhelmina Hospital area in the Old West of Amsterdam, SMART Project=
Space appointed Peter Sas Architects to transform the 4000m2 building into=
700m2 exhibition spaces, 5 cinemas, 12 studios, 2 project rooms, a media-l=
ab and production studio, cafe/restaurant and a members club. Having relo=
cating to its 3rd building, the itinerant years are over and SMART Project =
Space is here to stay.

To celebrate this event SMART Project Space launches ADAM - an internationa=
l exhibition of contemporary art, committed to the development and realizat=
ion of 30 new projects that engage with the situational context of everyday=
life. All the artists have been commissioned to appropriate and re-interp=
ret the socio-political conditions of Amsterdam, questioning cultural and s=
ocial identity at a given place and at a particular moment in time. Taking =
the lively and dynamic infrastructure of the city as a starting point, atte=
ntion is drawn to the specificity of the local context and the expression o=
f a multi-faceted city, filled with a wealth of cultures, languages and soc=
ial confrontations. ADAM is an examination of cultural space, addressing is=
sues of location and habitation, questioning ideas about where we live and =
how we live, taking perspectives which are emotional, cultural and symbolic=
. ADAM reflects the moment and takes as its point of departure the dynamics=
of art-as-activity, whereby modes of action lead to new ways of understand=
ing aspects of contemporary artistic production in both the public and priv=
ate space. ADAM harbors the idea of trans-nationality on a local level, tak=
ing into account the very specific history of Amsterdam as a city. Ignacy S=
achs observed that "cities are like people, they belong to the urban specie=
s but they have their unique personality". It is this uniqueness which is c=
onceived; mirroring shared cultural, psychological and spatial structures a=
nd reflecting the wider social and political conditions both locally and gl=
obally. For further information on ADAM visit http://www.adamsterdam.net

www.adamsterdam.net

For up-to-date information, locations and documentation of all ADAM project=
s and events visit www.adamsterdam.net

Info Point

An info point at SMART Project Space provides all necessary background info=
rmation on the projects. From here visitors can begin their tour of all loc=
ations. Entrance on the Nicolaas Beetstraat 325.

Info guide

A free info guide can be picked up from the info point. The info guide is a=
n important source of information to the public. The guide provides general=
information about the exhibition including locations, opening hours and a =
map of the city.

ADAM Catalogue

A catalogue will be published during ADAM documenting all works and events.=

About SMART Project Space

SMART Project Space was founded in 1994 and since its inception has develop=
ed into a site for cultural production. SMART Project Space supports artist=
s and stimulates new relationships between the artist and the public, at th=
e same providing a context which defines the parameters of cultural product=
ion. Housed in a former Pathological Anatomical Laboratory, SMART Project S=
pace provides the framework for artistic production and creative research, =
drawing together a wide range of approaches that respond to artists' initia=
tives.

For further information visit: www.smartprojectspace.net

For further information contact Eva Roovers at:

SMART Project Space | Arie Biemondstraat 105-113 | NL-1054 PD Amsterdam | p=
hone: +31 20 4275951 | info@smartprojectspace.net

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is a two-part project by South-African artist James Beckett (1977) as part =
of
the international exhibition of contemporary art ADAM, produced by SMART Project =
Space.
'Map to Sine