history: fresh air & bridging

Brief descriptions on these two projects and how they inspire QR Activations.

FRESH AIR WAGON

2020-2022 INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL ACTIVISM INTERNATIONAL

1. Joseph Beuys, 7000 Oaks (7000 Eichen), 1982, Documenta 7

1. Joseph Beuys, 7000 Oaks (7000 Eichen), 1982, Documenta 7

2. Joseph Beuys, 7000 Oaks (7000 Eichen), 1982, Documenta 7, first Oak tree planting

2. Joseph Beuys, 7000 Oaks (7000 Eichen), 1982, Documenta 7, first Oak tree planting

3. John Halpern, Operazione: Madre Aria, October 24, 2021, Artist Talk, Utopia/Distopia: the myth of progress seen from the South, curated by Kathryn Weir, Museo Madre, Naples, Italy.

3. John Halpern, Operazione: Madre Aria, October 24, 2021, Artist Talk, Utopia/Distopia: the myth of progress seen from the South, curated by Kathryn Weir, Museo Madre, Naples, Italy.

Utopia/Distopia: the myth of progress seen from the South, curated by Kathryn Weir, Sept. 7, 2021 – Feb. 21, 2022, Museo Madre, Naples, Italy

Utopia/Distopia: the myth of progress seen from the South, curated by Kathryn Weir, Sept. 7, 2021 – Feb. 21, 2022, Museo Madre, Naples, Italy

Nomadic Institute, ICAI/FIU, Bambi Airstream

Nomadic Institute, ICAI/FIU, Bambi Airstream

"Cultural Activism and the Creative Process," Interview with John Halpern and Emily Harris by Ronn Smith, Creative Dharma #11, August 2021, FIG 1 - uploaded by Hongbo Wang

"Cultural Activism and the Creative Process," Interview with John Halpern and Emily Harris by Ronn Smith, Creative Dharma #11, August 2021, FIG 1 - uploaded by Hongbo Wang

Recreating Leeds, Recreation and filming of Robert Filliou's intuitive card game, I.C.A.I. collaboration with Danielle Sweet, Apr 13, 2018, Peter Freeman Gallery, New York, NY

Recreating Leeds, Recreation and filming of Robert Filliou's intuitive card game, I.C.A.I. collaboration with Danielle Sweet, Apr 13, 2018, Peter Freeman Gallery, New York, NY

Robert Filliou, Leeds Game, 1976

Robert Filliou, Leeds Game, 1976

TOUCH THE SKY: An Evening of Cultural Activism, announcement, May 13, 2019, The New School, New York, NY

TOUCH THE SKY: An Evening of Cultural Activism, announcement, May 13, 2019, The New School, New York, NY

WE DO, still from video, 2021, "Ritual for a Living Future" online exhibition curated by Monet Clark, International Living Future Institute

WE DO, still from video, 2021, "Ritual for a Living Future" online exhibition curated by Monet Clark, International Living Future Institute

1977

1977

The Institute for Cultural Activism on Your Environment Now with Hildur Palsdottir & Keith Fiveson, 2020

The Institute for Cultural Activism on Your Environment Now with Hildur Palsdottir & Keith Fiveson, 2020

1977

1977

Vocalist Anais Maviel performs Emily Harris' "Contemplative Outerwear Cap #3", WBA, The Stone at The Glass Theater, March 16, 2019, The New School, New York, NY. Photo: Renee Morello

Vocalist Anais Maviel performs Emily Harris' "Contemplative Outerwear Cap #3", WBA, The Stone at The Glass Theater, March 16, 2019, The New School, New York, NY. Photo: Renee Morello

New Consume Fashion Show, TOUCH THE SKY: An Evening of Cultural Activism, May 13, 2019, The New School, New York, NY

New Consume Fashion Show, TOUCH THE SKY: An Evening of Cultural Activism, May 13, 2019, The New School, New York, NY

Leeds, Recreation with Alison Knowles, Alex Halpern, Weronika Trojanska, Zhenya Merkulova, TOUCH THE SKY: An Evening of Cultural Activism, May 13, 2019, The New School, New York, NY

Leeds, Recreation with Alison Knowles, Alex Halpern, Weronika Trojanska, Zhenya Merkulova, TOUCH THE SKY: An Evening of Cultural Activism, May 13, 2019, The New School, New York, NY

Anthem by Meredith Monk. Performed by Meredith Monk & Vocal Ensemble and Alarm Will Sound, 2020

Anthem by Meredith Monk. Performed by Meredith Monk & Vocal Ensemble and Alarm Will Sound, 2020

FIU: Amsterdam and Institute for Cultural Activism International/FIU: New York, Bolognano, IT. May, 2021. Babeth van Loo, John DiLeva Halpern, Carl Giskes, Emily M Harris, Waldo Bien.

FIU: Amsterdam and Institute for Cultural Activism International/FIU: New York, Bolognano, IT. May, 2021. Babeth van Loo, John DiLeva Halpern, Carl Giskes, Emily M Harris, Waldo Bien.

John with students from Axel Munthe Highschool, May, 2021, Anacapri, Italy

John with students from Axel Munthe Highschool, May, 2021, Anacapri, Italy

QR Mandala

QR Mandala

Picture Histories:

  1. Joseph Beuys, 7000 Oaks (7000 Eichen), 1982, Documenta 7, Kassel, Germany; Beuys and team launch the ambitious planting project requiring many years to complete. Largely unknown, 7,000 Oaks and Basalt lay tribute to 7,000 Jews buried during the Holocaust beneath the plaza across from museum entrance. Article coming soon.

  2. . Joseph Beuys, 7000 Oaks (7000 Eichen), 1982, Documenta 7, Kassel, Germany; Beuys, plants first tree and stone across from museum entrance. Article coming soon.

  3. . John Dileva-Halpern, Operazione: Madre Aria, October 24, 2021, Artists’ Talks, Utopia/Distopia: the myth of progress seen from the South, curated by Kathryn Weir, Museo Madre, Naples, Italy. Performance

  4. . Utopia/Distopia: The Myth of Progress Seen from the South, curator Kathryn Weir, Dir., Sept. 7, 2021 – Feb. 21, 2022, Museo Madre, Naples, Italy.

  5. Nomadic Institute, ICAI/FIU, Bambi Airstream. Location: Parked, Milan, NY

  6. Ronn Smith Interviews I.C.A.I. founders John Halpern and Emily Harris, Creative Dharma #11, August 2021, FIG 1 - uploaded by Hongbo Wang. Link to Article

  7. Recreating Leeds, Recreation and filming of Robert Filliou's Leed’s, an intuitive card game played blindfolded, I.C.A.I. collaboration with Danielle Sweet, Apr 13, 2018, Peter Freeman Gallery, New York, NY. John Dileva-Halpern, Touch the Sky Film Production Director, Emily M. Harris, Restaging Director and Producer of Contemplative Outerwear Blindfolds. Link to fb announcement

  8. Robert Filliou, Leeds Game, 1976, Object

  9. TOUCH THE SKY: An Evening of Cultural Sketches, announcement, May 13, 2019, The New School, New York, NY

  10. WE DO, video still, 2021, Ritual for a Living Future virtual exhibition, curator Monet Clark, International Living Future Institute. Featuring Contemplative Outerwear Caps by Emily M. Harris.

  11. The Institute for Cultural Activism on Your Environment Now with Hildur Palsdottir & Keith Fiveson, 2020

  12. Vocalist Anais Maviel performs Emily Harris' "Contemplative Outerwear Cap #3", WBA, The Stone at The Glass Theater, March 16, 2019, The New School, New York, NY. Photo: Renee Morello

  13. New Consume Fashion Show, TOUCH THE SKY: An Evening of Cultural Sketches, May 13, 2019, The New School, New York, NY

  14. Recreating Leeds, Recreation with Alison Knowles, Alex Halpern, Weronika Trojanska, Zhenya Merkulova, TOUCH THE SKY: An Evening of Cultural Activism, May 13, 2019, The New School, New York, NY

  15. Anthem by Meredith Monk. Performed by Meredith Monk & Vocal Ensemble and Alarm Will Sound, 2020

  16. FIU: Amsterdam and Institute for Cultural Activism International/FIU: New York, Bolognano, IT. May, 2021. Babeth van Loo, John DiLeva Halpern, Carl Giskes, Emily M Harris, Waldo Bien.

  17. Dileva-Halpern with students from Axel Munthe Highschool, May, 2021, Anacapri, Italy