Formed
in late 2001, Finishing School is a collective identity that explores
art, design, and technology through interventions that combine praxis,
play, and activism. Finishing School attempts to demystify the experience
of cultural production and engage viewers through various participatory
models.
10/08
- 12/08: Artist in Residence, Engagement Party,
at MOCA in
Los Angeles. We will be presenting three new projects. Read the
press release here.
10/11/08 - 11/09/08 Solo Exhibit: Little
Pharma, an inter-disciplinary
project that investigates "alternative" medicine, health,
and well-being as viable antidotes to some of the Big Pharma pathologies.
Fringe Exhibitions, Los
Angeles, CA
8/16/08
- 9/07/08 Group Exhibit: We will be presenting Bio-Tag
at De Zone, a project
of Nutuur Foundation. In co-operation with ‘The Backyard of Arnhem,
a project of CASA (Centre for Architecture and Urbanism Arnhem) exhibitions,
lectures and guided walks will be presented. Curated by Stichting Nutuur,
Arnhem NL. We are heading out 8/06/08. Let us know if you
around.
9/11/08 - 9/14/08 Group Exhibit: We will be presenting
Open House at Conflux 2008, the annual New
York festival for contemporary psychogeography, the investigation of
everyday urban life through emerging artistic, technological and social
practice. At Conflux, visual and sound artists, writers, urban adventurers
and the public gather for four days to explore their urban environment.
Our project site and date will be announced later...Conflux
2008, Center for Architecture, NY, NY
9/20/08 Group Exhibit: We will be presenting PIO:
stand/deliver. Taking place within the Arts District of
Downtown Long Beach, SoundWalk is an annual art event, produced by the
Long Beach artist group, FLOOD. Sound installations placed throughout
the area, indoors and outdoors, will encompass a wide range of work
that will integrate visual and aural elements. Included will be sculptures,
environments,performances and installations, both interactive and passive.
It is the variety of work that makes this event memorable for all who
participate as well as for those who attend. Soundwalk
2008, Long Beach, CA.