Films from the 2000s

Hans Haacke is a key figure in contemporary art whose work intersects with conceptual, pop, minimal and land art. The artist is particularly known for his research into the hidden economies and politics of the art world and the repressed histories of places and peoples. Haacke's strong political, cultural and social concerns are reflected in his installations, texts and sculptures. His works have often caused considerable controversies. Haacke visits his retrospectives taking place simultaneously in Berlin and Hamburg with art historian Jon Bird. The work in these long awaited, non-chronologically arranged exhibitions reveals Haacke's strong convictions and desire for justice for all. "All art is political" is his credo.

With the participation of Beth Gill, John Jasperse, Ralph Lemon, Sarah Michelson, Jennifer Monson, Christopher Wheeldon, Ann Liv Young. Curated by Gia Kourlas. Narrated by the choreographers.

A documentary about the site-specific choreography of Noémie Lafrance:

MELT, DESCENT and NOIR.

Lafrance first achieved major recognition in 2002 with "Descent" which was staged in the stairwell of a New York City landmark, the Clocktower Building by McKim, Mead and White. With "Noir" she takes her audience to a Lower East Side parking garage, for a dance experience based on "film noir" of the 1940's. The audience witnesses her choreography through the windshields of the parked cars.