Chelsea Space Exhibition Explores Scores Between Reading and Performance
From 25 April to 25 May 2018, Chelsea Space in London showcased the exhibition titled ORGASMIC STREAMING ORGANIC GARDENING ELECTROCULTURE, curated by Karen Di Franco and Irene Revell. This event included archival pieces by Fluxus pioneers as well as contemporary commissions. Notable works featured were Carolee Schneemann's Parts of a Body House (1968–72) presented as a large scroll and Annea Lockwood's prepared piano from 1966, along with her Piano Transplants series. The exhibition also displayed pieces by Alison Knowles and Mieko Shiomi, complemented by new works from Beatrice Gibson, Claire Potter, and Tai Shani. The focus was on the interplay between written text, spoken language, and physical action, embodying an experimental ethos influenced by Fluxus.
Key facts
- Exhibition ran 25 April – 25 May 2018 at Chelsea Space, London
- Title derived from Carolee Schneemann's Parts of a Body House (1968–72)
- Curated by Karen Di Franco and Irene Revell
- Featured archival Fluxus works and contemporary commissions
- Annea Lockwood's 1966 prepared piano was exhibited after being believed lost
- Three artists (Beatrice Gibson, Claire Potter, Tai Shani) created new commissioned works
- Explored connections between written text, spoken language, and bodily action
- Included virtual-reality narrative, filmed recitals, and performance-ready texts
Entities
Artists
- Karen Di Franco
- Carolee Schneemann
- Annea Lockwood
- Alison Knowles
- Mieko Shiomi
- Ghislaine Leung
- Charlotte Prodger
- Beatrice Gibson
- Claire Potter
- Tai Shani
- Eileen Myles
- CAConrad
- Dennis Oppenheimer
- Irene Revell
Institutions
- Chelsea Space
- Chelsea Art School
- ArtReview
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom