The Art as Research: The Case of Historical Fantasy “Mechanical Veidenbaums”
The Art as Research: The Case of Historical Fantasy “Mechanical Veidenbaums”
Author(s): Andrejs Balodis, Andris Hiršs, Ainārs KamoliņšSubject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Aesthetics, Sociology of Art, Philosophy of History
Published by: Latvijas Kultūras akadēmija
Keywords: art as research; performance “Mechanical Veidenbaums”; historical fantasy; hauntology; failed future;
Summary/Abstract: This article is artists’ statement. It deals with several theoretical questions surrounding the art performance Mehāniskais Veidenbaums (“Mechanical Veidenbaums”, 2017). The performance was based on E. Veidenbaums’ (1867–1892) “Discourse on Mechanics” (Apcerējumi iz mekānikas, 1894). An introductory remark about relations between research and art is given in the first part of the article. The second part argues about historical fantasy and its application in historical and philosophical research. The final part describes historical details used in the performance.
Journal: Culture Crossroads
- Issue Year: 12/2018
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 122-133
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English