WDMSNLCA? - Why Does My Sister Not Like Contemporary Art?

Premiere 29.4.2015 

Zodiak – Centre for New Dance, Helsinki

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WDMSNLCA? is a small-scale salon performance. The luxurious pillows of its sofas reflect the essence and position of contemporary art in a culture where art and commerce are locked in a constant embrace. The performance soothes and caresses the senses using movement, singing and chattering, while also giving surprising insights to those who usually feel intimidated by contemporary art. And the best thing is: they are guaranteed to feel even more intimidated after experiencing this.

Based on carefree imitation of aesthetic concepts, WDMSNLCA? wonders what (contemporary) art is, what are its criteria, and if any, who owns those criteria? And what kind of art is allowed to have a price tag?

Liisa Pentti and Riikka Theresa Innanen look for answers to these very topical yet eternal questions by using such methods as denying gravity and kinesthetic empathy. Is there still a possibility for art, or life, after our dreams have been branded?

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