Lecture/Presentation
Tue 06/15/04 | Light, Gravity, and Space |
7:00PM to 9:00PM
ADMISSION
Free
LOCATION
Weisman Art Museum |
Stuart Allen, a visual artist and curator working in photography, site-specific sculpture, and kitemaking, talks about his work and the relevance of kites in contemporary sculpture. A reception on the museum terrace will follow the program. |
Opening
Sun 06/20/04 | TAKO: Family Day Opening |
12:00PM to 4:00PM
ADMISSION
Free
LOCATION
Weisman Art Museum |
Explore the TAKO exhibition and learn kite flying techniques and secrets from members of the Minnesota Kite Society. Make your own kite with Montreal artist Robert Trepanier and see a demonstration of Japanese kitemaking by Mikio Toki. |
Class/Workshop
Fri 09/10/04 | TAKO: Building Workshop
Day 1 |
3:00PM to 5:00PM
ADMISSION
Ticketed:
$15.00 public, $15.00 member
$15.00 senior, $15.00 student
LOCATION
Weisman Art Museum | Three Dimensional Tension Structures That (may) Fly - Instructor Stuart Allen
Day one of this workshop begins with Stuart Allen's introductory lecture that draws connections between contemporary sculpture and the practice of kitemaking and flying. With an emphasis on artwork defined by spaces outside of the gallery or museum, the 2-hour lecture and discussion focuses on the performative elements of contemporary artmaking and the natural parallels found in building and flying kites. TO REGISTER: CALL 612-625-9494. $15 fee includes both days. Limited to 20 participants. |
Class/Workshop
Sat 09/11/04 | TAKO: Building Workshop
Day 2 |
10:00AM to 4:00PM
ADMISSION
Ticketed:
$15.00 public, $15.00 member
$15.00 senior, $15.00 student
LOCATION
U of M College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture building courtyard | Three Dimensional Tension Structures That (may) Fly - Instructor: Stuart Allen
The second, all-day session is a hands-on building exercise designed to encourage experimentation with lightweight tension structures. Using simple materials provided (paper, wood dowels, string), Stuart Allen teaches participants an unusual building technique based on material tension and compression. Participants will produce one or more free-form tension structures. Some of these will lend themselves to flight, others will not. Weather permitting, attempts will be made to fly some of the results. Participants should bring their own bag lunch. Beverages will be provided. TO REGISTER: CALL 612-625-9494. $15 fee includes both days. Limited to 20 participants. |
