The 26-day Z-A alphabet anniversary party at the storefront is already crazy, and we're only on day 'R'. There are often too many people to afford a good critical glimpse of the nightly programming occuring in the ring dome, but tonight Michael Sorkin and others will be discussing Eyal Weizman's new book, Hollow Land. Should be good. Tomorrow: Q
Armin Linke screens the US premier of his award winning film-in-progress on the Alps realized in collaboration with architect Piero Zanini. Alpi, a synchronized projection onto 3 screens with surround sound, is a captivating visual investigation that debunks many of the myths surrounding the picturesque alpine landscape, exposing it as a hotbed for experimentation in social, economic and political relations. The film was awarded a Golden Lion at the 2004 Venice Architecture Biennale.
Tuesday 2 October: P
CPH Experiments, five groundbreaking proposals for high-density living by BIG/Bjarke Ingels Group. I heard through the grapevine that the opening will be followed by Bjarke's Birthday Bash at Club 205 on Chrystie St. Probably not a birthday bash to miss, plus good times are usually had at Club 205 - one of my favorite hidden away haunts in Manhattan. It's so 'factory-esque' and there's something enticing about entering through the plastic curtain.
Btw, thanks for your positive emails about the blog. It's fun and cathartic and I'm glad people are enjoying my self-indulgent rambling. That's what blogs are really about, no?
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