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Meno Priezvisko
Meno Priezvisko
Meno Priezvisko


Anchor 1
The Disgruntled Guide to Public Space
Stand-up, happening
20.7. 2024
N:ear festival, Banská Štiavnica, SK
Artists:
Tomáš Moravanský
"Disgruntled Guide to Public Space" is a conceptual stand-up performance that explores a wide spectrum of genres and emotions within comedy, the complexity of public space, and the dissemination of information through media and physical environments. The work is part of an artistic research project examining humor and clowning through the lenses of Darwinism and memetics. The author, as a clown without a costume, loosely translates the thoughts of two mixed-breed dogs, Bilbo and Biela, from which fictional stories emerge that connect contemporary art concepts, conspiracy theories, and diary entries. The performance hyperbolizes the absurdity of media reality and the persona of the performer as a post-conceptual artist on the artistic scene.
Paradoxically to its title, the work observes the separation of the audience into those who remain and those who refuse to participate, choosing instead to embark on a dissatisfied walk through the city, reflecting on their feelings. This creates a complex dynamic between the performer and the audience, inviting viewers to reconsider their relationship with public space and information.
The performance served as an introduction and continued through interactions throughout the entire festival.



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