The innovative collaborative performance Bestiaire took place at the museum on the evening of June 9. As the day of the performance approached, it became clear that there was no avoiding rain. So all the collaborators agreed that the only logical thing to do was to continue with the performance, outdoors, in the rain. And rain it did, throughout the performance.
The audience, unfazed in their raincoats.
Slon Tango, one of the shorts comprising the Bestaire series by Chris Marker, is projected against the wall as a backdrop to the performance.
Maroussia Vossen
Contact Gonzo
crewimburnny
Hypnotic sounds from the saxophone of Yasuaki Shimizu
The audience experienced not only a true communion between the performers and the rain, but also many magical moments that engaged all of their senses. A big thank you to those who braved the elements to witness this special event!
Photographs by Mami Tanabe
Dancers: Maroussia Vossen, crewimburnny, Contact Gonzo
Saxophone: Yasuaki Shimizu
Film: Chris Marker.
Created by: Maroussia Vossen and Etienne Sandrin, in the collaboration with Antoine Miserey, based on Bestiary by Chris Marker
Choreography: Maroussia Vossen.
Direction and Installation: Etienne Sandrin, in collaboration with Antoine Miserey
Organized by: Hara Museum of Contemporary Art and Hors Pistes Tokyo 2012
Supported by: Pola Art Foundation, The Asahi Shimbun Foundation
Special thanks to: Yutaka Endo（LUFTZUG）