Activating the Medium XI: The Instrument

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23five Incorporated presents Activating the Medium XI: The Instrument

Over three nights in February, 23five Incorporated presents the annual
Activating the Medium festival, now in its eleventh season. The focus
for the 2008 showcase of international sound art and experimental
musicians is the instrument, in particular the parallel strategies
that these artists employ in using conventional musical instruments
alongside refined conceptual agendas and technological applications.

The first night features a rare presentation of ZBIGNIEW KARKOWSKI's
orchestral scores, performed with a brass ensemble that includes
Ulrich Krieger, Suzanne Thorpe, and Andy Strain. The American born
Swiss artist JASON KAHN draws upon the internal architecture of the
drum to construct a minimalist aesthetic of resonance, feedback, and
the psychological implications of these sounds. Australia's TIM CATLIN
centers his work around drone-based, immersive works primarily shaped
by intense investigations upon acoustic and electric guitars.
FRANCISCO MEIRINO, also from Switzerland, picks up the humble
harmonica for his dynamic interplay between the programmed and the
accidental.

The second night is a free lecture at the San Francisco Art Institute
by legendary minimalist composer PHILL NIBLOCK.

And the final night enjoys two performances from PHILL NIBLOCK
collaborating with THOMAS ANKERSMIT, presenting long-form works for
saxophone,
electronics, and projected image.

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Part 1: Saturday, February 2, 2008

ZBIGNIEW KARKOWSKI (Japan)
JASON KAHN (Switzerland)
TIM CATLIN (Australia)
FRANCISCO MEIRINO (Switzerland)

Compound, SF
8PM
$15 : advance reservations recommended

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Part 2: Friday, February 22, 2008

PHILL NIBLOCK (New York)
(lecture)

San Francisco Art Institute Lecture Hall
800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco
Free to public

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Part 3: Saturday, February 23, 2008

PHILL NIBLOCK (New York) + THOMAS ANKERSMIT (Netherlands)

Compound, SF
Two sessions: 7PM and 10PM
$15 : advance reservations recommended

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Founded in 1993, 23five Incorporated is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to the development and increased awareness of sound works in
the public arena, and to the support and education of artists working
with and discussing the medium of sound. For the past 15 years, 23five
Incorporated has remained at the forefront in bringing the most
adventurous elements of sound art to the San Francisco Bay area.
23five has served as an important benefactor to artists such as CM von
Hausswolff, Christina Kubisch, Francisco Lopez, Olivia Block, Matt
Heckert, John Duncan, Chris Watson, and many more.

for more information and ticket sales:
http://www.23five.org