being human residency

[Jeannette Ginslov]

beinghuman art residencies 2012

beinghuman runs art residencies in the beinghuman warehouse & abroad.

In 2012 we are working with Double Grammy Nominated, 1 Giant Leap, Granta Magazine’s Michael Salu & Wired’s Ben Hammersley.

We ran a week long residency in Galicia, Spain with artists Jeannette Ginslov, Nye Perry, Adrian Gierakowski, Maddi Boyd and Jane Shaw. We also run a regular night in Trangallan, Hackney, on summer break. Jeanette Ginslov, Nye Perry, Adrian Gierakowski,Maddi Boyd & Jane Shaw.

kathmandu art residency 2012

beinghuman will also be taking a very special, selected group of people on a  week long art & spiritual pilgrimage to Kathmandu during the International Art Festival: 21-27 November 2012

beinghuman director, artist Gaynor O’Flynn is curating the British Chapter of The Kathmandu International Art Festival 2012.

The Kathmandu International Arts Festival runs from November to December 2012 & features more than 100 artists from 75 countries.

 

kathmandu international art festival 2012

Turner Prize Winner, Richard Long has kindly agreed to patron the  event.  

Artist & Sculptor David Nash OBE, RA will also be exhibiting. Legendary music & arts photographer Kevin Cummins will be creating a site specific work during the festival. 

Gaynor will also be creating a site specific performance & installation on Boudhanath Stupa on the theme of this year's festival "Mind, Body, Earth”.

the journey of a lifetime

Participants will stay in a beautiful guest house run by a Tibetan monastery or a 5 star hotel. Learn about the culture of Tibetan Buddhism & the Sanskrit & Hindu roots of this sacred valley. 

With unique access to the artists, the rehearsals, festival talks, dinners & private views as well as visits to some of the hidden sacred sites of the valley.

The participants will experience the journey of a lifetime, forging artistic & spiritual connections to this unique, special part of the world. 

how to apply

beinghuman has been travelling to this part of the world for over 20 years & has the knowledge to introduce you to the finest Kathmandu can offer:

world heritage sites, galleries, sacred shrines, special people, you will be free to join in or explore alone, as you wish. 

For online info: http://www.beinghuman.com/residency__.html

If you are interested in joining us please send an initial expression of interest to Jeannette Ginslov

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Tel: [phone] From October 2012: [phone]

Tell us more about you, your loves & why you would like to come.

COSTS

The residency is going to be £1,200 plus VAT for a 7 day residency: 21-27 November 2012

Participants are responsible to get themselves to Nepal all their own airfares & taxis to & from airports etc, once there we cover bed, breakfast & eve meal & transportation to all official events during the residency. Included in the fee for thew residency.

What else do we provide for the fee:

Networking and future collaboration opportunities

A chance to work on a project with an outcome early on in 2013 -

Unique access to British artists

Unique access to private views, lectures, parties during KIAF

Opportunity to observe British artists at work during British Council masterclasses 

Opportunity to observe British artists at work during rehearsal process.

Unique networking opportunities with over 100 international artists.

Series of location trips to the cultural & spiritual highlights of the Kathmandu Valley.

Accommodation in a Tibetan monastery, don't worry beautiful cotton sheets, garden, hot showers BUT unique access to this ancient spiritual tradition.

VIP access to the final show on November 27th

Participants are responsible for any alcohol purchases

Plenty of time for self exploration of this incredible city

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