the curator lifting running competition 2003 /part1

THE CURATOR LIFTING-RUNNING COMPETITION

Process story by Colonel

THE CURATOR LIFTING-RUNNING COMPETITION portrays the 'system' of art biennials in general - not only the Venice Biennial per se. All big art events appear open and accessible to the public, but biennials and festivals follow a number of hidden - but strict - mechanisms in the battle to strengthen ones network. There is a sharp contrast between the cultural events promoting visibility and all the hidden exchanges of information between the people involved.


The starting point for the film project is a competition during the opening of the Venice Biennial 2003 on Friday June 14th at 5pm, where the artists formed a pair with their favourite curators and ran with them on their back. It is a race! The artists are tied to the hierarchy - both symbolically and literally - they are the arms and legs of the organizers (nanus positus super humeros gigantis). At the same time, the difference between superstars and underdogs are emphasized.

Of course a large cultural event is about culture, but a primary motivation is also to create a club for the players. Anyone can buy a ticket, but coincidently there are secret, closed parties and people are truth stretching to hold on to their privileges. Colonel's film shows the underlying activities that let people be snobby or humble. In the process of promoting the curator lifting-running competition, a number of internationally recognized cultural players are portrayed. The process demands Colonel to be chasing invitations for the most sought-after parties to use them as the competition's 1st prize. It all seems so cosy, so casual and cool, but really it is tough business
http://conclusionism.com/film/venice/start.html

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