On May 8th

In this first session Abdul will facilitate a collective reading through the act of organized listening:

"Reading isn't always a breeze—it takes time and practice to decode complex symbols and grasp their meanings. But beyond just reading words, there's a whole world of strategies to explore: pausing, reflecting, and even filling in the gaps when our understanding falters." - Abdul Dube

Expanding on the idea of Modeled Dialogues in the arts, Abdul is excited to invite you to an experience where listening and reading aloud becomes the main event. Together, you will dive into a space that emphasizes deep listening and offers fresh perspectives on our world.

This experiment unfolds in two parts during the evening, with listening and reading working hand in hand. In the first part, you’ll be immersed in a variety of 1-minute audio clips that artists and makers working with sound from Abdul’s network has contributed to this event. Inspired by the procedures of the Ultra-Red collective, you’ll engage in a procedure that encourages active participation and collective creation.

Moving on to part two, you will explore choral reading and the imaginative processes of art-making, drawing from Abdul’s encounters with DERIVES and psychogeography from the situationist movement.

On June 5th

Abdul will set the set the scene for reflecting on our undying urge to recreate a primal experience of intimacy with the surrounding world, this session will offer notes on technology and animism in an age of ecological wipeout.