NOT ONCE.

15.03-30.03

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Open from 14:00- 19:00
The Warehouse, Limassol

(Belgium)

(USA)

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NOT ONCE., is an art installation with film conceived and directed by iconic Belgian artist Jan Fabre and performed by legendary performer Mikhail Baryshnikov, joined for the realization by British artist Phil Griffin. The work unveils - through eleven imaginary rooms of a photographic exhibition - the platonic relationship between the subject and a female photographer who, for years, has manipulated his body and reworked it into different entities. The multimedia work is conceived for film and explores the relations between an artist, his work and life, his public, and ultimately, the balance between giving and taking - between dependency and autonomy.

Mikhail Baryshnikov about of the collaboration with Jan Fabre:

I've lived a long life, but never thought that one day I would be part of a museum installation. It's a first for me. I've known Jan Fabre as a visual artist for many years, and have been acquainted with his work. When I visited Troubleyn Laboratorium in Antwerp I was surprised and flattered when Jan proposed this project. He told me he had a challenging text in mind, which intrigued me - why this text, and why me? I now think he can answer that question better than I can, but working with him has been an intense and fascinating experience. He works like a painter, throwing ideas in, trying things, fearless experimentation. I've never worked like that before. I hope that Jan got the canvas he wanted.

Jan Fabre about the collaboration with Mikhail Baryshnikov:

“I first met him in 2009. I was struck by his incredible hypnotic blue eyes and his gentle personality. Before we met, I had seen Mr. Baryshnikov dance in many documentaries, and I saw a dancer who is more than just a dancer. I saw a contemporary performer who gave spiritual weight and meaning to movement, and for that reason content. Years went by, and I was lucky to see Mr. Baryshnikov perform live in Manchester. I thought immediately that my theatre text was NOT ONCE. would be something for him because I saw a performer in action who embodies the ancient idea of metamorphosing and transforming into something else. We had great days working together in Antwerp. Mr. Baryshnikov is a stubborn and very detailed artist. Exactly what I like.

Conceived and written by: Jan Fabre
Performed by: Mikhail Baryshnikov
Film directed by: Jan Fabre and Phil Griffin
Music and sound design: Stef Kamil Carlens
Dramaturgy: Miet Martens
2nd Unit Director and Editor: Giulio Boato
Post-production and grading: Tom Aston
Voice recordings: Lorenzo Danesin
Foley: Stef Kamil Carlens and Lorenzo Danesin
Mastering (voice and music): Gilles Martin
Technical direction: Matteo Massocco
A project by:

• Angelos (Antwerp, BE)
• Jan Fabre/Troubleyn (Antwerp, BE)
• Baryshnikov Productions (NY, USA)

Executive Producer: EdM Productions