American Idyll: Contemporary Art and Karaoke

May 24 - August 31, 2008

Is Karaoke just a release from a hard day at the office or can it be something more?

Do karaoke singers become temporary vehicles for words that are never quite theirs?

Curated by Maiza Hixson

Artists: Joel Armor, Candice Breitz, Phill Collins, Mark Harris, David Herbert, Mehdi Hercberg, Christian Jankowski, Ryan Mulligan, Marisa Olson, Reid Radcliffe and Jose Versoza

Mondays, May 26 - August 25 • 6-8 pm • Level 4
Walt's Karaoke Bar and Café, every Monday throughout the run of the exhibition
Artist-as-karaoke jockey Joel Armor explores human behavior and social interaction through this global pop cultural phenomenon. Perform your favorite songs on this site-specific stage. Cash bar featuring specialty karaoke cocktails.

Mark Harris, Mao Songs, 2006, single channel video. Courtesy of the artists.
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