Karaoke (ART) is a “late-night festival show” in which we sing the karaoke classics. Forget the kitschy clip: in the background we’ll see videos made by famous international video artists.
Davis Freeman invited a group of fantastic video makers (from Gary Hill, Johan Grimonprez, Tim Etchells right through to Anouck De Clercq and many more) to make a video for the 30 most popular numbers. The participating artists set to work with the music and words in their own inimitable style. There’s just one proviso: everyone has to be able to sing along.
Lovers of contemporary video art and fans of the light-hearted karaoke genre unite!
US/BE
language no problem
Timing:
Free punch: 20:30
Karaoke: 22:00
participating artists:
Antonia Baehr (DE) Killing me softly
Steven Cohen (SA) I will always love you
Anouk De Clercq & Fairuz (BE) New York New York
Tim Etchells (UK) Paint it Black
Davis Freeman (USA/BE) Creep
Gio Black Peter (USA) You’ve lost that loving feeling
Johan Grimonprez (BE) You’re the first, the last, my everything
Gary Hill (USA) Good Vibrations
Chris Kondek (USA) Are you Lonesome tonight
Mait Laas (EE) What a Wonderful World
Laure Prouvost (FR/UK) Sweet Dreams
João Salaviza (PT) Sunny Afternoon
Sarah Vanagt (BE) These boots are made for walking
Walter Verdin (BE) Let’s Dance
Visual Kitchen (BE) Bohemian Rhapsody
Concept and curation: Davis Freeman
Video graphics: Sam Vanoverschelde
Production: Random Scream
With the support of: The Flemish Government
Co-production: Damaged Goods, Kunstencentrum Buda, Rotterdamse Schouwburg and Beursschouwburg
