Curators: 'Christina Hemauer / Roman Keller: United Alternative Energies', Aarhus Art Building, Centre for Contemporary Art, Århus, Denmark, 22 January–3 April 2011

Hemauer/Keller
Photo: Jens Møller Sørensen

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Opening: 17h, 21 January. 17.45h Performances 'Postpetrolism was Heralded here on 21 January 2011' followed by the 'Postpetrolistic Internationale'.

22 January, 11am:
Panel discussion with the artists

'
Christina Hemauer / Roman Keller: United Alternative Energies', the most comprehensive presentation of the duo's work to date, presents ten works of which four are new productions.

The Swiss duo has investigated the concept of energy for several years. One of their main areas of interest is the history of oil and its competing alternatives, notably solar energy. Often involving
historical research, remembrance, performance and film, their projects focus in particular on the politics of oil, energy crises, and the pursuit of new technology.

Their work often provides an opportunity to revitalize key historical moments. For example, the 66 minute documentary essay ‘
A Road Not Taken’ (2010) examines former US President Jimmy Carter’s early and ultimately futile efforts to raise awareness about oil dependency, as symbolized by the installation, in 1979, of solar panels on the White House roof.

Also featured in the exhibition is No.1 Sun Engine (2008–9) produced for the 11th Cairo International Biennale. In 1913, American inventor Frank Shuman inaugurated the first large-scale solar power generator near Cairo, Egypt. Although it was economically viable compared to coal power, the plant was only used for one year. The artists reconstructed two segments of this pioneering facility and established an information kiosk where local residents and passers-by could discover and contribute to its story.

Globalising the Internationale (2006–ongoing) is a choral work which refers to the songs of socialism and the workers' movements – one of the most widespread social upheavals of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. With this project, the artists aim to use the collective force of the human voice to herald a new age of alternative energy beyond fossil fuels.

The exhibition is one of 5 exhibition proposals selected from approximately 600 submissions received in response to the Aarhus Art Building's open call for their 2011 program, entitled 'Imagine: Towards an Eco-Aesthetic'.

Related links

Save the date: Opening 21 January 2011; Friday 21 January opening (19 January); Installation views (23 January); 'Spaghetti Junctions' at Cubitt Gallery, London; DVD/Book of 'A Road Not Taken' (14 June 2011).





Comisariado: 'Christina Hemauer / Roman Keller: United Alternative Energies', Aarhus Art Building, Centro de Arte Contemporáneo, Århus, Dinamarca, 22 enero–3 abril 2011

Hemauer/Keller
Foto: Jens Møller Sørensen

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Inauguración: Viernes 21 Enero, 17h. 17.45 Performances 'Postpetrolism was Heralded here on 21 January 2011' seguida de 'The Postpetrolistic Internationale'.

22 Enero, 11am: Mesa redonda con los artistas

'
Christina Hemauer / Roman Keller: United Alternative Energies', la presentación más amplia de su trabajo hasta la fecha, presenta 10 proyectos 4 de ellos de nueva producción.

El dúo suizo ha investigado el concepto de energía durante varios años – como concepto alegórico, fuerza invisible, y como tema que define la geopolítica y la modernidad. Uno de sus principales focos de interés es la historia del petróleo y sus alternativas, especialmente la
energía solar. Recurriendo a investigación histórica, la memoria, el performance y el film, sus proyectos se centran, en particular, entorno a la política del petróleo, las crisis energética y la búsqueda de nuevas tecnologías.

Su trabajo a menudo
recrea momentos históricos, como es el caso del documental ‘A Road Not Taken' (2010, 66 minutos) en el que se examinan los primeros esfuerzos del ex-presidente norteamericano Jimmy Carter en crear conciencia sobre la dependencia del petróleo, simbolizada en la instalación en 1979 de paneles solares en el tejado de la Casa Blanca.

También se incluye en la muestra
No.1 Sun Engine (2008–9), producida para la 11th Cairo International Biennale (2008–9). En 1913, el inventor norteamericano Frank Shuman inauguró el primer generador de energía solar a gran escala cerca de El Cairo, Egipto. A pesar de que era económicamente viable en comparación con la energía del carbón, la planta fue utilizada sólo durante un año. Los artistas reconstruyeron dos segmentos de esta pionera instalación y establecieron un centro de información donde residentes locales y transeúntes podían descubrir y contribuir a su historia.

Asimismo se incluirá
Globalising the Internationale (2006-proyecto en curso), una obra coral presentada recientemente en el contexto de 'Portscapes', la serie comisariada por Latitudes, relacionada con canciones del socialismo y los movimientos de los trabajadores – uno de los trastornos sociales más generalizados de finales del XIX y XX. Con este proyecto, los artistas tienen como objetivo utilizar la fuerza colectiva de la voz humana para anunciar una nueva era de la energía alternativa.

La exposición es una de las 5 propuestas seleccionadas de entre 600 recibidas en respuesta a la
convocatoria abierta realizada por el Aarhus Art Building para su programa de 2011, titulado 'Imagina: Hacia una Eco-Estética'.

Enlaces relacionados

Save the date: Opening 21 January 2011; Friday 21 January opening (19 enero); Installation views (23 enero); 'Spaghetti Junctions' at Cubitt Gallery, London (11 Abril); DVD/Book of 'A Road Not Taken' (14 junio 2011).
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