[Aug 17th] Performance by Grace Schmidhauser and Jay Reinier

Inspired by safety guidance from the Governors Island Ferry, Grace Schmidhauser and Jay Reinier create a duo with found objects, radio waves, and misdirections. Both are young artists at the Harvestworks Art & Technology Building, where they assist with multimedia installations, and come from a background in music, sound &… Continue reading

[Aug 17th] Judy Dunaway: Amplified Solo Balloons (avant-garde music)

Judy Dunaway will perform solo free improvisations on amplified latex balloons. Location:House Fest in Nolan Park Date: Saturday August 17, 2024 Start Time: 4:30 pm Duration: 30 minutes As part of the closing event for her sound installation “Aeronaut,” Judy Dunaway will perform solo free improvisations on amplified latex “tenor”… Continue reading

[Aug 17] Third Saturday and House Fest Performances in August on the Island

The Harvestworks Art and Technology Program announces four events for the Governors Island Arts series Third Saturdays and House Fest. All events are free. HOUSE FEST PERFORMANCES OUTDOORS IN NOLAN PARK Ai Onoda plays Satie’s “Vexation” would take over 20 hours if one follows his instruction of repeating the short,… Continue reading

[Aug 17th] Ai Onoda plays Satie’s Vexation

Satie’s “Vexation” would take over 20 hours if one follows his instruction of repeating the short, simple, sweet yet eerie piece 840 times in succession. Ai Onoda based in Tokyo has been known performing the complete piece (or as many times as possible) as a solo performer without taking a toilet… Continue reading

[August 17th] Star Catcher Performance by Adelle Lin, Matt Pinner and Dharma Esmat

Join us under the stars for a dance performance and artist talk at the Star Catcher installation. Adelle Lin and Matt Pinner collaborate with the dancer-choreographer Dharma Esmat to explore the mystical tapestry of the universe and redefine the act of creation through dance. Utilizing live tracking technology, Dharma’s movements… Continue reading

[Aug 4th] Lunar Resonance: An Interweaving of Sound, Light, and Water

Lunar Resonance: An Interweaving of Sound, Light, and Water is a collaborative project between new media artist Xung (Sunghyun Jang) and experimental viola composer TiWen Hsu. This immersive installation combines live performance, advanced sound manipulation, and intricate visual elements to create a unique sensory experience that explores the profound interplay… Continue reading

[June 27th] Luc Vitk: Water Vision

Harvestworks is pleased to present 2024 artist in residence Luc Vitk’s multichannel piece, Water Vision, for water, the visitors, and six speakers. During the presentation, the visitors will become part of the installation to interpret the piece and generate 26 minutes of water music. Location: Harvestworks Studios 596 Broadway Suite… Continue reading