Public Programs

'interpositions': a 24HR Art international performance event

Free event, August 2007

'interpositions'

meaning: interposition; to come between, an obstacle or interruption.

'interpositions' will be staged at different public locations in and around Darwin as part of the 2007 Darwin Festival: a week-long series of roving spontaneous interventionist performances. 24HR Art has a long history of exploring the artistic talents of our region, this project brings together emerging and established artists from Singapore and Australia investigating ethnical, cultural and historical linkages throughout this region, promoting greater mutual understanding and contributing to the enlargement of exchange between Australia and Asia.

To kick off, the first performance by Jill Orr will be 1pm Saturday 11 August at 24HR Art, Vimy Lane Parap.

'interpositions' will finish with artist talks and presentations (a public event) at the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT theatrette, Saturday 18 August 1pm, concluding with drinks at the Ski Club.

'I am purposely keeping the project un-curated (except for selection of artists) and un-themed, I believe simply bringing artists from differing cultural and political environments to be enough stimulation, I desire to give each artist the freedom to develop and perform a work in a non-constructed environment, however I wish to utilise the element of surprise, we are not programming the performances, audiences will be the audience whether they wish to or not, hence the project title.'

Steve Eland Director 24HR Art

Supported by the Darwin Festival, National Arts Council Singapore and Message Media.