This workshop explores the domination of compulsory entertainment in our entertainment-saturated world and the role performance art can play in the formation of a counter-cooperative approach that challenges this development while at the same time critically investigates into the boundaries of art forms.


In this day and age, entertainment has shifted from a leisure activity to an omnipresent force, intricately woven into every facet of our existence, including the realm of art, which has become engulfed by the relentless demand for amusement. This workshop introduces participants to the evolution of this phenomenon and guides them to develop a critical understanding of the role art plays in it.

Participants will explore the landscape of contemporary art and its interplay with performance, learning to discern and sculpt creations that stand out for their depth amidst a culture saturated with fleeting distractions. We will delve into strategies for creating visual and performative art that captures attention not just through immediate gratification but through layers of meaning and intellectual engagement, therewith adopting a counter-cooperative approach that challenges the boundaries of art forms.

The workshop aims to challenge the cooperative grip of entertainment, equipping artists with the tools to forge compelling, thought-provoking works that resonate within the 'grey zones.' Claire Bishop describes these as the new forms of performing arts that exist in 'grey zones,' spaces that are neither black box nor white cube.

Join us in FUNCALL to navigate and subvert the norms of entertainment and to contribute to the narrative of contemporary art with your unique, reflective voice.
In this workshop, we invite you to free your creativity from traditional constraints and delve into the expansive realm of contemporary art through performance artworks. Beyond the limitations of conventional performances, we encourage you to view your body, space, time, and materials as integral components in shaping multidimensional expressions and forms, such as performative sculpture, installation-based performance, and virtual performance, among others.

Explore paradoxical expressions like 'Awfully Marvelous,' 'Violently Joyful,' and 'Viciously Vivacious.' Compose a 'Sensory Situation': invent experiences such as 'High-Speed Melancholia,' 'Slow-Motion Joy,' and 'Spontaneous Impulse,' crafting conditions that are overstimulated or overwhelming. Innovate with 'Micro-Expressions' and 'Emotional Clashes.'

As you engage with the workshop ‘FUNCALL’ we encourage you to respond with a contextual frame that enriches your understanding of this unique experience. Here's a brief guide to help you structure your response:

Conceptual Framework
Context of Your Performance
Positioning of Your Spectators
Time Management
Environment Context
Audience Interaction/Non-interaction
Spatial Utilization
Soundscapes/ Music/Text
Visual Elements
Emotional Resonance

The form of final works will depend on each participant's approach, but possibilities include a written concept, a series of images, videos, an online presentation, or interactive digital media. Participants may also consider developing a performance piece, sound art, a virtual installation, mixed media collages, or even an augmented reality experience. The presentation of these projects should embody the essence of their artwork or performance, offering a cohesive narrative that aligns with the themes explored throughout the FUNCALL workshop.