Happenings

Today’s show is called “What is a Happening?” Since Happenings are the inspiration for the name of this radio show I thought it would be nice to have an episode devoted to what a Happening is. 

 

The term was coined by the visual and performance artist, Allan Kaprow in the early 1960s.  Although the definition of a Happening is one that evolved over a number of years, in general, they were loosely staged performances or events with free form, improvisational, and multimedia elements. 

 

For this episode my friends James Angello, Arielle Hardy and I have a brainstorm session regarding the definition of a "Happening." We discuss works by Allan Kaprow, a.k.a "the Godfather of Happenings" and contemporary artist, John Bock. Stay tuned for a fun chat and some informal insight into Modern- Contemporary art.

 

Artworks discussed:

John Bock's Dance Lecture (2005)

http://blip.tv/vernissagetv/john-bock-dance-lecture-at-anton-kern-gallery-nyc-3384726

 

Allan Kaprow's Fluids (1967)

Allan Kaprow's Eat (1964)

 

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