BUREAU FOR LISTENING

Within a contemporary state of increasing polarization, environmental catastrophe, and for many either political fatigue or revolt, in what way does listening offer a meaningful artistic and critical practice; a pause from speaking up, taking space, defining, and describing? How does listening offer a space and practice for reflection and care?

On the last evening of each Testing Ground week, Bureau for Listening invited inside for a Listening Event. The specific program for each event was planned during the upleading week, and therefore unknown until arrival and participation in the event.

Each Listening Event is conceptualized as a gathering and sharing moment, centered around the listening theme/practice of the week, and as a chance to share findings, practices, knowledge, questions and wondering – a chance to celebrate and promote listening.

EVENTS:

AHC : Art & Research : Testing Ground : Bureau for Listening : listening as artistic practice : 26.01.24

AHC : Art & Research : Testing Ground : Bureau for Listening : slow listening : 01.03.24

AHC : Art & Research : Testing Ground : Bureau for Listening : listening body : 21.03.24

AHC : Art & Research : Testing Ground : Bureau for Listening : spatial listening : 18.04.24