Mn Artists Presents: Marcus Young
Thursday, May 4, 5-9 pm
Walker Art Center, Free

How is art a resource for daily life? When does our own behavioral practice of life become art? Mierle Laderman Ukeles reminds us not to undervalue the mundane work of maintaining life: "After the revolution, who’s going to pick up the garbage on Monday morning?" But what if there isn’t going to be a revolution? Or what do we do with our minds, bodies, and spirits while we work on that revolution, especially at a time when the world is in need of healing? With conversations, viewing experiences, guided meditation, protest singing, and more, the evening's events explore how behavioral practice becomes healing becomes art.

Schedule of events:

5-8:15 pm: Meditation space facilitated by Dr. Joi Lewis and Myra Rucker - Main Lobby

5-9 pm: Re-performance of Emma Sulkowicz's Mattress Performance (Carry That Weight) by Reb L. Limerick and Laura Torgeson - Hennepin, Cargill, and Main Lobbies

5:30-6 pm: Phone conversation on gratitude with Mierle Laderman Ukeles - Cinema

6-6:30 pm: Skype conversation on resilience with Emma Sulkowicz - Cinema

6:30-7 pm: Mindfulness tour of galleries with meditation instructor and Walker tour guide - Departs from Main Lobby

6:15-7:30: Live acupuncture demonstration with Dr. Xinrong He - Cargill Lobby

7:30-8 pm: Mindfulness tour of galleries with meditation instructor and Walker tour guide - Departs from Main Lobby

8:15-8:45 pm: Vocal performance with Passed Presents (Jayanthi Kyle and Alicia Steele) - Main Lobby

8:45-9 pm: Closing reflections - Main Lobby

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