ENCOUNTERS: a day of experimental performance and film

On the occasion of Printed Matter's New York Art Book Fair, Hauser & Wirth Publishers, MACK, and SPBH Editions are pleased to present a day of experimental performance and film, from artists including Teju Cole, Carmen Winant, Stephen Shore, Justine Kurland, RaMell Ross and Vince Aletti. This program will activate the gallery, amphitheater, and bookstore of Hauser & Wirth 18th Street.

A selection of artists curated by MACK and SPBH Editions will participate in a series of twenty-minute performances from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. These will follow a variety of formats from soundscapes to performance, correlating with each artist's respective practice. Following each presentation there will be a book signing onsite in the gallery's Roth Bar installation. In tandem with the performance series, we will have multiple screenings of rare films including the debut feature film by Richard Billingham, two studies of the work of Donald Judd, and a selection of Queer shorts curated by Sam Ashby.

This event is free, however reservations are required.
Click here to register

Performances by:
Vince Aletti
Teju Cole
Charlie Engman
Jason Fulford
Justine Kurland
Nicholas Muellner
RaMell Ross
Keisha Scarville
Stephen Shore
Catherine Taylor
Carment Winant

Selected Film Works:
'Ray & Liz' by Richard Billingham
'The Adventures of Guille and Belinda' by Alessandra Sanguinetti
Selected films by Donald Judd
Queer shorts curated by Sam Ashby
‘Dream Date' by Joseph Desler Costa

About Hauser & Wirth Publishers
In keeping with Hauser & Wirth’s artist-centric vision, Hauser & Wirth Publishers works to bring readers into the universe of artists and behind the scenes of their practices. From publishing artists’ writings and exceptional exhibition-related books to commissioning new scholarship and pursuing the highest levels of craft in design and bookmaking, Hauser & Wirth Publishers creates vital, lasting records of artists’ work and ideas, forging critical gateways to the cultural discourse they inspire.

Through its Oral History Initiative, Hauser & Wirth Publishers is building an enduring record of artists’ voices for future generations. Additionally, the imprint publishes Ursula magazine, a bi-annual print and digital periodical that features essays, profiles, interviews, original portfolios, films and photography by thought-provoking writers and artists from around the world.

About MACK
MACK is an independent publisher of award-winning books on visual art and architecture. We work with pioneering creative minds and institutions across the globe and pride ourselves on the rigour and care that goes into every stage of the book-making process.

About SPBH Editions
SPBH Editions, developed in 2011 under the aegis of Self Publish, Be Happy, has established itself as a champion of critical dialogue within contemporary photography and visual culture. What began with a focus on photobooks has evolved to include a wide array of fiction, non-fiction, and critical theory. With a steadfast commitment to producing challenging, experimental, and political publications, SPBH Editions seeks to expand the frontiers of possibilities in publishing.