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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
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
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
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.
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$15.00 - $45.00
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Reviews
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“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
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Box Office
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Curb Ramps
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Elevator/Escalator
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. -
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. -
Folding Armrests
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Assisted Listening System
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Parking
67th Street between 3rd and Lex: Westminster Garage
166 East 67th Street
67th St and Second Avenue Garage
254 East 67th Street
69 East LLC – Kingdom Parking
200 East 69th Street
Central Parking System
250 East 67th Street (Saturday Evenings)
200 East 65th Street
Kinney System, Inc.
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Passenger Loading Zone
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Restroom
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Seating
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Telephone
On the north side of that doorway, we have installed an easily reachable intercom that rings the 24/7 Conservancy security staff who will respond immediately and assist all visitors to their event. Arrangements can also be made prior to your arrival by calling the main security desk at (212) 616-3950, extension 1. -
Visual Assistance
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Water Fountain
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