I don't think I've blogged about the Olympics yet. It's kind of the elephant in the room. The limpics. That's what it starts to sound like after a while. There is one wonderful thing about the limpics: The Cultural Olympiad. It's a somewhat grand title for a pile of events that showcase art and culture with a focus on Canada. It's not that I don't care about sports, I do. I love the idea of peak performance but I'm impressed by peak performance whenever and wherever I see it. There are many more people operating at an impressive level than are chosen for the Olympics (even without taking into account the limited choices of sports for the big O). The world coming to town is the event. The show we're putting on is the event.
So I am staying in town (the most frequently asked question), and not just because I have to. I'm staying in town to catch the shows, formal and informal. I don't have tickets to any sporting event (the second most frequently asked question) but I've thought about it. I am involved (the third most frequently asked question). Emily Carr is hosting part of the CODE (Culture Olympiad Digital Edition) Live Exhibition. And part of the Emily Carr exhibition will be in the Intersections Digital Studios (IDS). It will be amazing to have such world class artists so close. IDS is also hosting CodeLab, an artist-in-residence project which features work in the public realm by local artists and students. Lastly I'll be participating in the CODE dialogues which are a series of talks/interviews with the artists. If all goes according to plan, I'll be one of the hosts.
It's hard to follow China but someone told me that we'll be the fun and eclectic second act. I believe it.
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'O' Daft Punk, now there is a peak performance. I think your right that this coming event brings out the ultimate in peoples ethic, work or social. Its good that you mentioned the folks at Code Lab as this is another example of a group of individuals demonstrating high performance in their field.
ReplyDeleteThe Vancouver design company Tangible Interaction is another example of how a small group of talented people can really push the envelope of digital art for a world class event. If you get a chance to make it to Vancouver Place or the BC Pavilion at the VAG keep your hands out for some interesting interactive works.
fun and eclectic, sure I'd go along with that.
I totally agree about the Code Lab folks. Starting from the way they transformed that space and supported innovative project, they've thoroughly impressed me. I'm very much looking forward to their performances.
ReplyDeleteI like the work that Tangible Interaction does. They were at the Interactive Futures conference and were a hit. Thanks for the tip about VAG and BC Pavillion...love that..keep my hands out :)