No Reading After the Internet
No Reading After the Internet is a monthly opportunity to gather and read a text aloud in hopes that it might provoke theoretical illumination on particular art works, or the broader scope within which such work exists. This program departs from Cineworks’ Thought on Film series. Whilst still very interested in cinema, the focus of this incarnation is softened to accommodate the more broad (and ever expanding) scope of media art.
The idea of a reading group isn’t new. No Reading nonetheless poses itself as an experimental learning and discussion space. Simply put, we are suspicious of our own reading abilities, and the extent to which our readings are conversant with one another. No Reading means to offer a slow space within which to retrace our steps in the hopes of discovering individual and collective ways through the realms of language and interpretation. The strategies we have at our disposal are twofold: through the yoking of our discussion to a text; and inducing conversation, where possible, between text and specific, local, contemporaneous exhibitions and happenings.
Participation in No Reading After the Internet is free and open to everyone, regardless of their familiarity with a text or its author. Texts will be handed out at the salon. No pre-reading or research is required.
No Reading After the Internet is a project of the collective efforts of Amy Lynn Kazymerchyk, Alexander Muir and cheyanne turions.
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“The Soul at Work” with Richard Ibghy & Marilou Lemmens – NRATISunday 4 November 2012 –Artists in attendance. Artists in attendance. In conjunction with G Gallery’s exhibition I’d gladly surrender myself to you, body and soul, showcasing the work of collaborators Richard Ibghy and Marilou Lemmens, this salon will feature selections from Franco ‘Bifo’ Berardi’s The Soul at Work (2009). For thei”… more |
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Margaret Atwood’s “Survival” as selected by Rikia Saddy – NRATIFriday 14 September 2012 –Rikia Saddy in attendance. On the 40th anniversary of the publication of Margaret Atwood’s Survival, and in celebration of the publication of Rikia Saddy’s We Are Canada, this salon will feature excerpts from both texts with an eye toward developing a language through which to articulate what being Canadian means today. Rikia”… more |
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“mediCINE” with Kika Thorne – NRATITuesday 7 August 2012 –mediCINEKika Thorne in attendance July 13 — August 12, 2012 Opening reception: Thursday July 12, 7 to 10pm No Reading After The Internet, cheyanne turions and the artist will host a conversation within the sculpture from 7pm on Tuesday, August 7. mediCINEKika Thorne in attendance July 13 — August 12, 2012 Opening re”… more |
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“Helter Skelter” as selected by Basma Alsharif – NRATIThursday 12 July 2012 –Basma Alsharif in attendance Basma Alsharif in attendance In conjunction with A Space’s exhibition of This Story Begins and Ends with Us, a solo show of the work of Basma Alsharif, this salon will feature selections from Helter Skelter (1974), the true crime classic, which will be offered up as a way to examine an a”… more |
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Robin Cameron’s “T-R-U-T-H” – NRATISaturday 2 June 2012 –Robin Cameron in attendance Robin Cameron in attendance In conjunction with Art Metropole’s exhibition of Robin Cameron’s T-R-U-T-H, a selection of texts will be read aloud and discussed with the artist within the context of her exhibition at Art Metropole’s new location, which Cameron will transform into a book. Conceived as a bo”… more |
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Elizabeth Alexander’s “Can you be BLACK and Look at This?” – NRATITuesday 3 April 2012 –LIFT, the Images Festival and Gallery 44 present No Reading After the Internet: Elizabeth Alexander’s “Can you be BLACK and Look at This?”: Reading the Rodney King Video(s) LIFT, the Images Festival and Gallery 44 present No Reading After the Internet: Elizabeth Alexander’s “Can you be BLACK and Look at This?”: Reading the Rodney King Video(s) as s”… more |
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Women Game Players, Characters and Creators – NRATIWednesday 14 March 2012 –LIFT and Bento Miso present LIFT and Bento Miso present No Reading After the Internet: Women Game Players, Characters and Creators with texts selected by Jennie Faber Facilitated by Jennie Faber and cheyanne turions The creation and consumption of video games has long been seen as the domain of men and boys. Women and girl gamers”… more |
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Excerpts from “Bring the Noise,” Inside the White Cube” and “The Emancipated Spectator” – NRATIWednesday 7 March 2012 –LIFT and the Gendai Gallery present LIFT and the Gendai Gallery present No Reading After the Internet: excerpts from Bring the Noise, Inside the White Cube and The Emancipated Spectator, selected in conjunction with the main Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (mMOCCA) The main Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (mMOC”… more |
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Thomas Bernhard’s “The Voice Imitator: 104 Stories” as selected by Barbara Sternberg – NRATIWednesday 22 February 2012 –Image credit: Barbara Sternberg, in the nature of things, 16mm, 2011. LIFT and Pleasure Dome present No Reading After the Internet: Thomas Bernhard’s The Voice Imitator: 104 Stories as selected by Barbara SternbergBarbara Sternberg in attendance In conjunction with Pleasure Dome’s world premiere presentation of Barbara Ste”… more |
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Annie MacDonell’s “Originality and the Avant Garde (On Art and Repetition)” – NRATITuesday 31 January 2012 –Readings inspired by Annie MacDonell’s “Originality and the Avant Garde (On Art and Repetition)” Annie MacDonell in attendance Readings inspired by Annie MacDonell’s “Originality and the Avant Garde (On Art and Repetition)” Annie MacDonell in attendance In conjunction with Mercer Union’s exhibition of Annie MacDonell’s “Ori”… more |