Liveworks Festival of Experimental Art

Performance Space are debuting the astonishing Liveworks Festival of Experimental Art at Carriageworks this month. Liveworks features acclaimed Australian and international artists who are breaking new grounds of performance, and challenging the way visual art is traditionally perceived.

“I think experimental artists are the bravest artists of our time,” said Artistic Director of Performance Space, Jeff Khan. “You know, they are artists who are forging new grounds and really offering up new ideas about what art should be. That to me is the most exciting [perspective] of experimental art.”

The festival presents a diverse variety of works ranging from theatre, dance, digital technology and visual arts.

“There’s a really strong contingent of indigenous artists… they look at indigenous knowledge systems and how we, as a culture, tend to learn from indigenous… perspectives,” Khan explained.

“There’s… artists who engage with new technologies, and looking at what it means to be human in this era of rapidly developing technology.”

Over the course of three weeks, guests can explore 11 major works and interventions as part of the Liveworks Free Performance Program, as well as take part in specially curated workshops, screenings and lectures.

Khan hopes that festivalgoers will be surprised by the number of large-scale works, have new experiences, and are challenged to consider new perspectives about art and the world. (NB)

Oct 22–Nov 7. Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh. FREE Performance Program. Ticketed Events: $25-$35. Tickets & info: performancespace.com.au/events/liveworks-fpp/

BY NYSSA BOOTH