DIALOGUE ON THE WALL
What
Gallery installation project by Jay H. Isenberg, architect and Lynda Monick-Isenberg, artist and a series of community events open to the public which explore the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.
When
August 16 – September 15, 2007
Opening Reception Saturday, August 18, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Gallery hours: Thursday – Saturday, 12:00 – 6:00 pm and by appointment
Where
Form + Content Gallery
Whitney Square Building
210 North 2nd Street, Suite 104
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
Contact
Howard Oransky or Jay Isenberg, AIA
Gallery 612/436-1151, Mobile 612/369-0661
http://www.formandcontent.org
formandcontent@gmail.com
Description
Dialogue on the Wall, an architectural installation that incorporates multi-media and performance elements, explores the issues and competing narratives of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. The centerpiece of the installation is a 10 foot high concrete-like wall built inside the gallery. Representing a portion of the controversial "Separation Wall" between Israel and the West Bank/Palestine/Occupied territories, this wall dramatically separates the gallery into two spaces, which are used for display, presentation, and performance. The installation is intended to question ideologies, challenge preconceptions, provoke thought and conversation and to demonstrate in a personal manner the nature of this intractable conflict. By hearing the voice and giving credence to the narrative and reality of the "other" there is hope for small steps toward reconciliation.
Community Events Calendar
All events are free (except the Artist Salon on September 15) open to the public, and presented at Form + Content Gallery
Saturday night Aug. 18. Public Opening Reception, 7-9pm
Thursday night Aug. 23. "Dialogue on the Wall"; a wide ranging political, historical and cultural conversation moderated by Rabbi Joseph Edelheit, Director of Jewish Studies and Professor at St Cloud State University and including Steve Hunegs, Executive Director of the JCRC (Jewish Community Relations Council) Minnesota and the Dakotas, Dennis Fox, emeritus associate professor who has recently worked in both Israeli and Palestinian universities and Rabbi Amy Eilberg. Others not yet confirmed may join the panel.
7:00 reception, program at 7:30pm
Saturday night Aug. 25. Beyond the Wall: Shared Musical Traditions in the Middle East, a cross-cultural celebration with David Jordan Harris (voice) and Salah Abdel Fattah (violinist )
7:30 reception with performances at 8:15 and 9:15pm
Saturday night Sept. 8. "Voices for the Future"; critical response and improvised performance for and with the student community facilitated by Steve Busa, artistic director of The Red Eye Theater. Students from 15-80 years invited.
7:30 reception, program 8:30pm
Saturday night Sept. 15. "Promoting Community Dialogue through Art", an Artist Salon sponsored by Rimon, the Minnesota Jewish Arts Council, an initiative of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, moderated by Thomas Fisher, Dean of the University of Minnesota's College of Design.
7:30 reception, program at 8:30pm. $5.00 charge for adults, no charge for students
WHERE: FORM + CONTENT GALLERY- 210 N. 2nd St., Mpls, MN 612/436-1151. www.formandcontent.org
Gallery hours: Thursday-Saturday, 12 noon-6 pm and by appointment.
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For more information about the exhibition Dialogue on the Wall and specific community events and times visit http://www.formandcontent.org
Dialogue on the Wall is funded in part by Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts Council, an initiative of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation.
Project Team Members
Jay H Isenberg, AIA
Lynda Monick-Isenberg
Jeremy Clark, design and fabrication
Ron Haselius, design and digital presentation
Roger Friedell, construction
Dennis Fox, photography
Eyal Dor-Ofer, photography
Stephanie Thompson, gallery intern
Jamie Sandhurst, gallery intern
Eluminati, Inc.
National Camera
Excel Plastics
Stanberry Electric
Gallery Mission Statement
Form + Content Gallery will nurture diverse artistic practice and thoughtful dialogue. We value art as a catalyst for critical thinking. We value integrity and the artistic process. We aspire to link personal expression to broader social contexts. Form + Content Gallery is dedicated to moving the definitions and practice of culture forward in new and lively ways. Suggestions and ideas for cultural partnerships and programs are welcome.
FORM + CONTENT GALLERY
210 N. 2nd Street + Minneapolis + Minnesota + 55401
612/436-1151
www.formandcontent.org