Curnoe Film Screening Oct 28 & 30
A screening of 16mm films focusing on the life and artistic practice of Greg Curnoe.
TAP: Centre for Creativity, 203 Dundas Street, London, ON
Thursday, October 28 at 7pm
Saturday, October 30 at 2pm
Curated by Sebastian Di Trolio
CONNEXIONS (1970), by Greg Curnoe – a frenetic whirlwind introduction to the people and places that comprise his community, in the artist’s own words.
R34 (1967) by Jack Chambers – with the lens trained on Curnoe and his studio, a free form and expressionistic study of his friend’s artistry, with accompanying sounds by the Nihilist Spasm Band.
GREG CURNOE (1981), Lockwood Films – a more conventional documentary by the celebrated London production house, the film includes interviews with the artist about his outlook and approaches to his practice. Shot in his studio.
The programme will conclude with rare footage of the Nihilist Spasm Band in Paris as well as several short reels of family, friends and unfinished projects, shot by Curnoe.