Danspace Project took on an ambitious year in 2015-16, presenting work by over 110 artists – not only choreographers, but also the filmmakers, writers, musicians, and visual artists with whom they collaborate, over just 28 weeks.
Raja Feather Kelly writes in response to our prompt, My most significant artistic influence(s) is/are…Because…: Anne Sexton, Andy Warhol, Jan Fabre, Edward Albee, Wim Vandekeybus, Augusten Burroughs and Maguy Marin because when they point their finger to the moon, their finger disappears.… Read more
Lauren Bakst and Yuri Masnyj provided us with a selection of images in response to our prompt, “My most significant artistic influences are…” Catch Bakst and Masnyj’s Re: Nude in a Landscape this Thursday-Saturday at 8pm, as part of a shared… Read more
My most significant artistic influences are…because… As a child, I used to get sent to the principal’s office for belting opera in the middle of class. In the past few years, I have obsessively watched youtube clips of contestants on… Read more
When Judy asked me if I would introduce tonight’s honorees, Joan Jonas and Yvonne Rainer, I didn’t hesitate for a minute. Both of them are long-time friends. I’ve written about the work of both. I teach my students about their… Read more
Bid on art & support Danspace Project! Our silent auction features works by Joana Avillez, Paul Chan, Joan Jonas, Babette Mangolte, Ryan McNamara & Jen Rosenblit, Peter Moore, Yvonne Rainer, Xaviera Simmons, and Pat Steir. Browse the auction and bid here!… Read more
What web of connections do new generations of artists trace? Who are their influences? Since 2012 we have explored artistic constellations and lineages by asking each artist to share a significant artistic influence. “I don’t actually think about influences… Read more
by Svetlana Kitto With some missing brainpower, one still thinks. Some missing physical power, one does dance. — Eiko, introducing Program 6 I remember my grandmother, Bella. She was always smiling or crying. Before the war in Latvia,… Read more
Part 8 “not that theories are not beautiful, but that they are feeble” C.D. Wright Installation St. Marks Church (March 15) D is for Dance Discipline Devotion Says Merce Through Valda An art process is not necessarily a… Read more
