Architecture Section announced

The Architecture Section of the next PQ, with the title NOW/NEXT Performance Space at the Crossroads, aims to provoke architects, theatre-makers, and the public into re-thinking the potential of performance space in the new century by creating a dynamic meeting space at the PQ 2011 for presenting, representing, and discussing new ideas. The Section lead by Commissioner Dorita Hannah will be conceived as a site-specific installation in Prague Crossroads – St. Anne’s Church, housing national exhibits, commissioned media screenings, an open laboratory, as well as other scheduled and spontaneous events, including guest lectures, panels, and presentations.

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The Jury of the next PQ

Nine prominent artistic personalities from all over the world and from different performance disciplines have accepted the invitation to be part of the international jury that will select the winners of the PQ 2011 Awards, especially the prestigious Golden Triga for the Best Exposition.

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The PQ in Rome on April 19th-cancelled

The PQ will be presented by its artistic director, Sodja Lotker, during the 3rd edition of the International Festival of Scenic Arts in Rome, on the 19th of April.
(Post-information: unfortunately, Sodja Lotker could not flight to Rome…)

About the Festival: This edition of the IFSArts “Professional Days” spans four days – 18-21 April 2010 -  of talks and presentations by internationally renowned professionals, centering on topics that embrace lighting systems and dynamic large-scale projection; temporary and permanent installations in a contemporary setting; lighting and its modification of an urban context; evolution of the scenic space: built architecture of contemporary theatre and scenic arts; architecture and film design: a look at European production designers and architects; digital applications for set design, theatre acoustics and sound design, and European health and safety regulations for stage management and design.
In addition, a number of workshops will be offered on installations and scenic construction,mechanical engineering, software programs, lighting systemsand sound design, conducted by leading companies servicing the entertainment sphere.

More information about the Festival: http://www.scenic-fest.com/

Call for Belgrade Scenography Expanding symposium

The registration for the symposium Scenography Expanding 2: On Artists/Authors is open

July 9 – 11, 2010,  Belgrade, Serbia
 
Speaker presentations, panel discussions, and workshop sessions investigate the question of the identity of the artist/author in the conceptualization, construction and participation in hybrid scenographic and performance design spaces.  
Who are the artists and teams responsible for creating contemporary scenographies in theatre, performance, architecture, exhibition, installation, and media? Is and/or how is the trans-disciplinary nature of scenographic teams reflected in the theoretical discourse on scenography? When does audience become a co-creator? When does a curator become a co-creator?

Speakers include: RoseLee Goldberg (USA, performance theorist) / Claudia Bosse (Austria, director) / Arnold Aronson (USA, theorist) / Rolf Abderhalden (Columbia, scenographer and director) / Oren Sagiv (Israel, architect and scenographer) / Hans Op de Beeck (Belgium, visual artist) / Ulla von Brandenburg (Germany, visual artist) / Miodrag Šuvaković (Serbia, theorist)

    
The deadline for submission of abstracts is closed.
 
Click here for more information and registration.

The symposium is a part of the Scenography Expanding symposia within the Intersection project. More information about the project.

Appearance of the PQ in Tokyo and Paris

Introduction of the PQ at the Tokyo Performing Arts Market

The PQ will appear in Tokyo, March 1st-3rd. There you can ask questions, see photos and find event materials at booth 32, and watch a video  presentation of the PQ on March 3rd in the Meeting room between 13,30-15,30. Read more.  

Introduction of the PQ in Paris

On March 16th the PQ will gather at the Unesco House, Cinema Room – 7, place de Fontenoy, in Paris 7. A presentation, including a screening of short films, will take place from 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Additional appearances of the PQ will occur during the year in different countries – you will be kept up to date.

We welcome you to come and meet us!

Information for PQ Exhibitors

A new section for PQ exhibitors is available on this website.

This section will provide national curators and coordinators with detailed information about the organization and preparation of the Prague Quadrennial 2011. The Organisational Manualincludes information about the overall concept of PQ 2011, individual sections and projects, technical and organizational arrangements, the deadlines for information that will be requested from you as well as contacts for the PQ team.

Direct link to the section here.

The first Scenography Expanding symposia soon in Riga - program available

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The International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures

The Prague Quadrennial is officially listed as a UNESCO Activity for 2010, the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures! The goal of the International Year consists in making the rapprochement of cultures the hallmark of all policy-making at local, national, regional and international levels, involving the greatest number of relevant stakeholders. Click here for more information.

Seasons greetings

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Prague Academy announces the Summer School

The Theatre Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (DAMU) is pleased to announce a three-week summer theatre school in authorial and alternative theatre forms Enlivening the Performer - Presenting Performance.