For the “Sleeping Show”, both the artist Seiichi Yamamoto and the audience assume a sleeping position. As lights dim to near-total darkness, falling asleep is welcome. Performing on electric guitar and effects, Yamamoto himself may also drift off. In collective darkness, something paradoxical emerges: the chance to be alone together. In the liminal space
between wakefulness and sleep, each listener surrenders to their own thoughts, sensing the quiet presence of others. Ambient sleep as collective solitude.
Dates
Current
Credits
Part of “Being Alone - Artistic Perspectives from Central and East Asia and Beyond“, a project within “Solitude: Loneliness & Freedom,” an initiative of the Goethe-Institutes in East and Central Asia in cooperation with HAU Hebbel am Ufer. Curatorial contribution by Mike Kubeck. Organized by: Goethe-Institut Tokyo. Production: Goethe-Institut Tokyo. Curated and produced by: SuperDeluxe.
Location
HAU2
Hallesches Ufer 34, 10963 BerlinThere are two marked parking spots in front of the building. Barrier-free restroom facilities are available. Four relaxed seats are available in the first row of HAU2.
