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Laurie Anderson: Habeas Corpus

First Preview: Sep 16, 2015
Opening Date: Oct 2, 2015
Closing Date: Oct 4, 2015
Running Time: 07:00
Laurie Anderson: Habeas Corpus

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Playing @
Park Avenue Armory
643 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Iconic performance artist Laurie Anderson expands upon her work fusing storytelling and technology, creating an installation and performance piece that examines lost identity, memory, and the resiliency of the human body and spirit.

This gripping new artwork interweaves film, sculpture, music, and video to examine the story of Mohammed el Gharani, one of the youngest detainees at Guantanamo Bay. Open to the public during the day, HABEAS CORPUS encourages visitors to use the drill hall as place to meditate on time, identity, surveillance, and freedom.

The evocative environment within the drill hall includes an original, immersive soundscape that blends guitars and amps in feedback, originally designed by Lou Reed, with sounds derived from audio surveillance and nature. The space will also be activated by improvised music performances throughout the day and concludes at night in a celebratory concert and dance party with Syrian singer Omar Souleyman, Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs, multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily, guitarist Stewart Hurwood, and Anderson herself.

The installation also includes additional film installations including From the Air, which explores the impact of global events on daily life and resonates with many of the themes explored in el Gharani’s story.

The result is a groundbreaking new work that spans the worlds of visual art, performance, and experimental music as created by one of America’s most renowned and daring artistic pioneers.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY thru SUNDAY @ 8 PM

INSTALLATION SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY thru SUNDAY 12 - 7 PM
Off BroadwayConcertPerformance Art
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: Please note that this event is general admission, and audience members will be standing for the entire length of the show. This performance ticket(s) also allows access to the installation from 12:00pm-7:00pm on the day of the performance.

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Reviews

  • “Anderson continues to imbue her work with a singular perspective that is both haunting and timeless.”

    —The New Yorker
  • “Anderson continues to imbue her work with a singular perspective that is both haunting and timeless.”

    —The New Yorker
  • “Anderson continues to imbue her work with a singular perspective that is both haunting and timeless.”

    —The New Yorker
  • “Anderson continues to imbue her work with a singular perspective that is both haunting and timeless.”

    —The New Yorker

Accessibility

  • Entrance

    The Park Avenue entrance of the Armory with its interior and exterior stairs pose obstacles to access that the Conservancy intends to resolve in the upcoming renovation. In the meantime, we are committed to improving access for visitors who have trouble climbing stairs.
  • Assisted Listening System

    Assistive Listening Devices are available to check out with a valid state-issued ID card on a first-come, first-served basis for most Drill Hall events. There is no rental fee. The Assistive Listening Devices are induction loops.
  • Restroom

    Single stall accessible restrooms are available on the North side of the main lobby.
  • Wheelchair Info

    For assigned seated events, wheelchair and companion locations are available for purchase. To purchase wheelchair and companion tickets online, please select the Accessible Seating option under Additional Options when adding tickets to your cart.

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