San Diego invades Tijuana
October 30, 2009
Event: SAN DIEGO INVADE TIJUANA
What: Club Party
Start Time: Saturday, November 7 at 10:00pm
End Time: Sunday, November 8 at 4:00am
Where: LA MEZCALERA
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LA LOTERIA HALLOWEEN PARTY @ LA MEZCALERA
October 30, 2009
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Acompañanos este 31 de Octubre al parison retrotetrico de La Mezcalera con la musica de: CHICA COMETA, RAFA DRO y CHUN KOOL Premios a los mejores disfraces inspirados en La Loteria Mexicana. Los Esperamos |
Publico y privado / public and private
October 18, 2009
* “Transferencia” is a series of interventions in the
*“transferencia” es una serie de intervenciones en
private and public space through the interaction
el espacio público y privado a través de la
with the inhabitants of the Colonia Federal in
interacción con los habitantes de la Colonia Federal
Tijuana Mexico and “Colectivo 4″ to produce 8 “Art
y el “colectivo 4” para producir 8 “Casas Arte”
Houses” seeking to establish a communication link
buscando establecer un vínculo de comunicación a
from talks related to the informal roots and length
partir de pláticas informales relacionadas con el
of residence in the neighborhood and transform
arraigo y la antigüedad de residencia en la colonia y
homes into works of art and that way create a
transformar casas habitación en obras de arte y así
living relationship with the community.
crear una relación viva con la comunidad.
The artists group “Colectivo 4″ is formed by
El “colectivo 4” está formado por Alejandro
Zacarias Alfredo Gutierrez Daniel Alejandro Lizardo
Zacarías Alfredo Gutiérrez Daniel Castellanos
Hernandez Castellanos, this project is being
Lizardo Hernández, este proyecto está siendo
documented by Irina Georgieff.
documentado por Irina Georgieff.
The event will be broadcast in streaming (live)
EL evento será retransmitido en streaming
SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER 2009 at 4:00 PM
(directo) DOMINGO 18 OCTUBRE 2009 a las 4:00
courtesy www.revistaentrelineas.blogspot.com
PM cortesía www.revistaentrelineas.blogspot.com
for those who can not attend or want to see us
para todos aquellos que no puedan asistir o nos
from …. lithuania? madrid? cd Mexico? L.A.? san
quieran ver desde…. lituania? madrid? cd méxico?
pancho? Greenland?
L.A.? san pancho? groenlandia?
La Casa Del Tunel Tijuana opens another excellent show
October 15, 2009
“The Candy Store” (La dulcería): Dispensing Truth
October 13, 2009
An installation created by Artist/Collaborators, Debby and Larry Kline
For La Casa Del Túnel: Art Center, a new cultural center in Tijuana that formerly housed a smuggling tunnel.
Exhibition opening on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 7PM (PST)
Refreshments and music at “la terraza cafeEcoverde”
Round table Discussion Saturday, November 7, 4:00 PM. (The discussion will include the artists, a pharmacist, a physician and an advocate for medical marijuana)
Smuggling or snuggling? Anything goes in “The Candy Store” (La dulcería):, an installation that simultaneously attracts and repels viewers, exposes the inherent conflicts in the international healthcare industry, and the legalities and illegalities in the world of pharmaceuticals The Candy Store is a retail space that houses “inconsumable products” made out of controlled substances (e.g. tobacco Teddy bears and Vioxx ceramic candies) adding meaningful visual spectacle and humor to the dialogue surrounding healthcare issues and bridging boundaries between art, science, sociology and activism. It continues what Warhol began by blurring the lines between art and commodity and builds on the notion of Claes Oldenburg’s store (1961) with the addition of a socially conscious message that can effect political change.
The pharmaceutical/health care industry system in America is dysfunctional. While large segments of the population go without access, the privileged are over-medicated, sometimes relying on pharmaceuticals as treatment for conditions once held as normal variations in personality and temperament. Those without medical access must seek alternative methods, crossing the borders of Mexico or Canada in search of affordable drugs. Many on fixed incomes must choose between life-saving medications or food, shelter and clothing.
Americans are led to believe that pharmaceuticals in the US are superior to those made in neighboring countries. The unfortunate truth is that the US has removed many medicines from the market that were supposedly tested for safety and efficacy.
“The Candy Store” (La dulcería): addresses this trend toward self-medication by allowing consumers to purchase inconsumable objects (talismans or placebos) made of their medications of choice. As viewers become participants, each draws on their own experiences in the quest to remain healthy and productive. Viewers will also identify with the quick fix society, the irony of talismans made of ceramic and medicine, placebos as metaphors and tobacco toys designed to entice young patrons. Many of the medicinal ingredients are based on the artists’ own experiences. Larry was prescribed two medications which were released for consumption and later found to be unsafe and sadly, Debby’s brother died from abusing prescribed drugs that were easily available and purchased through the internet. The addiction occurred as a result of his back surgery and pain medicine that was initially ordered for him by his physician. Unfortunately, these family tragedies are reflective of larger societal ills. Consider school children medicated to conform to acceptable standards who will likely find it difficult to cope without drugs/medication later in life.
The venue at La Casa Del Túnel: Art Center is an apropos location considering the hordes of US citizens who cross the border to save money on less expensive prescription medications. The added facet of a drug-smuggling tunnel transformed into a cultural venue transformed into a drug store makes the project even more significant, meaningful, timely and edgy.
Saturday, November 7, 4:00 PM. A roundtable discussion will address the questions raised by the exhibition. The discussion will include the artists, a pharmacist, a physician and an advocate for medical marijuana. The discussion is free and open to all members of the bi-national community.
Contact: Artists, Debby and Larry Kline
760.432.9436
Website: www.jugglingklines.com
Contact: La Casa Del Túnel: Art Center, Luis Ituarte in Tijuana 664 682-9596/231-9686 en los EE.UU. 323 574 9197
This is to invite you to the exhibiton Tijuana/San Diego: Cooperation and Confrontation at the Interface, where we will presentMediaWomb, a Cubo Project made in collaboration between Camilo Otiveros, Giacomo Castagnola, Nina Waisman, and Felipe Zuniga.
Los invito a la exhibicion Tijuana/San Diego: Cooperation and Confrontation at the Interface donde estaremos presentandoMediaWomb, proyecto creado en colaboracion con Camilo Otiveros, Giacomo Castagnola, Nina Waisman y Felipe Zuniga.
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 11am-5pm
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