Buka Kolektif is proud to present BUKA JALAN International Performance Art Festival from 25 – 28 February 2011 at the National Art Gallery of Malaysia. The festival brings together 16 international and local artists in an exciting program that includes workshops, talks and performances.
Considered an experimental and contemporary visual art from, performance art often uses strong imagery, local materials and the human body. It can be presented anywhere, be it an art gallery, the street or a shopping mall. As such, it has the potential to reach audiences in completely different ways than conventional object-based art such as painting or sculpture.
Through performance art, we can make daring, humorous or insightful statements that cut across boundaries and bring different communities together.
Many Malaysian visual artists have participated in international performance art festivals in Asia, Europe and North America. There have also been some local performance art events. However, Malaysia has yet to organize a public performance art festival of its own. With the generous support of the National Art Gallery, this will be our modest effort to start the first international performance art festival in Malaysia that is open to the public.
For festival schedule please visit: http://www.bukakolektif.blogspot.com
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HIGHLIGHTS:
BUKA JALAN: 2 Nights of Performance Art
Over the weekend, 16 local and international artists will present their performance art works at different sites in and around the National Art Gallery.
Date: 26 (SAT) and 27 (SUN) February 2011
Time: 6:00 – 11:00PM
Venue: National Art Gallery
2, Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak
53200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Featuring the following artists:
1. Aisyah Baharudin (Malaysia)
2. Avroco Nasir (Malaysia)
3. Bebe Cobra (Nusantara)
4. Chai Qing Sonnerberg (China)
5. Chi Too (Malaysia)
6. Eric Scott Nelson (USA)
7. Fared Ayam (Malaysia)
8. Jacklyn Soo (Singapore)
9. Eric Scott Nelson (USA)
10. Padungsak Kochsomrong (Thailand)
11. Paisan Plienbangchang (Thailand)
12. Ray Langenbach (USA)
13. Tan Zi Hao (Malaysia)
14. Varsha Nair (India)
15. Wong Eng Leong (Malaysia)
16. Zoncy Zon Sapal Phyu (Myanmar)
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BUKA PARTY @ MapKL
This is not a political party, it is a welcoming party for the participating artists, both local and international. A chance for the art community to know each other better, share thoughts and have fun together in the spirit of celebrating art! Featuring performance art happenings by Jerk Kerouac, Chi Too and David Lim. Buka Party also invites anyone present to participate or respond in a performance art open ‘jam’. Join us for happy chaos!
Date: 25 (FRI) February 2011
Time: 8:00 – 11:00PM
Venue: White Box, MapKL
Level G2-01, Block A5 Solaris Dutamas 1,
Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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BUKA BENGKEL: Performance Art Workshop by Chai Qing Sonnerberg
Everyone is welcome to take part in this workshop conducted by renowned contemporary artist from China, Chai Qing Sonnerberg. Participation is free of charge. Limited places, please register now at bukakolektif@gmail.com.
Date: 26 (SAT) Februari 2011
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Venue: National Art Gallery
2, Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak
53200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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BUKA PRESENTATION 01:
Performance Art Festivals – A Roundtable Discussion
Moderated by Ray Langenbach (MFA, PhD)
International artist and scholar on performance art, Ray Langenbach will moderate a conversation between participating artists on their experiences of performance art festivals around the world.
Date: 26 (SAT) February 2011
Time: 1:00 – 3:00PM
Venue: Auditorium, National Art Gallery
2, Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak
53200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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BUKA PRESENTATION 02: Artist Talk by Varsha Nair
Varsha Nair, an internationally renowned visual and performance artist will talk about her works and projects.
Date: 27 (SUN) February 2011
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Venue: Auditorium, National Art Gallery
2, Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak
53200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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BUKA PRESENTATION 03:
Asiatopia International Performance Art Festival by Padungsak Kochsomrong
Now in its 12th year, Asiatopia is one of the most important performance art festivals in Asia. Artist, educator and festival organizer Padungsak Kochsomrong tells us more about Asiatopia and performance art in neighboring Thailand.
Date: 27 (SUN) February 2011
Time: 1:00 – 2:00PM
Venue: Auditorium, National Art Gallery
2, Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak
53200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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BUKA FORUM: Festival Post Mortem
Moderated by Buka Kolektif member Sharon Chin.
An open forum inviting reflection, evaluation and critique of Buka Jalan International Performance Art Festival 2011. Organizers will speak about their experiences and challenges. All are welcome to give their feedback.
Date: 28 (MON) February 2011
Time: 7:30 – 9:30PM
Venue: Auditorium, National Art Gallery
2, Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak
53200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.