Immerse yourself in "Jonas Kuck, Sleep Deprivation," a distinctive event at mumok that fuses artistic research with performance. This reading delves into contemporary themes of late capitalism and the impact of sleep, drawing inspiration from Jonathan Crary's work. Presented within Tolia Astakhishvili's 'Tolia Curriculum,' it offers a unique blend of science-fiction speculation and ritual in an intimate setting.
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This event features artist Jonas Kuck reading from texts on countering sleep deprivation, inspired by Jonathan Crary's work. The performance blends science-fiction speculation with bedtime ritual in a darkened studio setting.
Part of the 'Tolia Curriculum' project, this event showcases Jonas Kuck's engagement with the concept of sleep deprivation. In the darkened Open Studio, illuminated by a slide projector, Kuck reads from texts that examine speculative means of countering sleep deprivation, drawing inspiration from Jonathan Crary's '24/7—Late Capitalism and the Ends of Sleep.' The atmosphere is curated to move between science-fiction speculation and bedtime ritual, offering a unique performative experience. Jonas Kuck, born in 1995, is an artist based in Berlin who studied Art History and Literature, and Fine Art. He is a co-founder of the project space Custom Guitars. The 'Tolia Curriculum' itself is a broader project conceived by artist Tolia Astakhishvili, which unfolds as a series of daily workshops, lectures, screenings, readings, and participatory formats, intended for both children and adults. It serves as a public opening of Astakhishvili's production and installation process as she develops her work in situ in the lead-up to her major exhibition.
This event is listed under 'Tolia Curriculum,' which is part of the mumok program. Specific ticket details or entry requirements are not provided on this page; visitors are directed to general program information or the main mumok ticket portal.
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