International artist brings their live project to Kiasma Theatre, transforming the space into a playful and interactive environment.
Come join us at Kiasma Theatre to celebrate the New Year and the new season with dance, music, and drinks!
Choreographer Nikima Jagudajev (US/AU/UZ) brings their live project to Kiasma Theatre, transforming the space into a playful and interactive environment. The performance invites the audience to be part of spontaneous and open-ended actions. Basically offers a new perspective on art, emphasizing participation, unpredictability, and unique encounters. The work has been presented in numerous museums and cities, and now finally in Helsinki. Visitors are free to come and go as they please during this long-form event.
The performance is running from 11.00 to 17.00
Visitors come and go as they please, the work has no clear beginning or end. Staying for a while is recommended!
Admission with a museum ticket (22 € / 20 € / 12 €) or Museum Card.
Curators: Michelangelo Miccolis & Jonna Strandberg
The class of ’25
Concept, direction & choreography: Nikima Jagudajev
Muscal Collaboration and Technical Direction: Jordan Balaber & Lester St. Louis
Dramaturgy: Louise Trueheart
With: Samuel Baidoo (dance, textile, light), Matilda Cobanli (dance, food), Minna Kaaronen (dance), Kalle Lähde (dance), Vilja Mihalovsky (dance), Maria Muehombo (MIMI) (music, movement) Salomon Leonard Poutsma (music, movement), Lester St. Louis (music, movement), Louise Trueheart (dance), Ezra Fieremans (dance), nick von kleist (nvk) (food, movement).
Musical Contribution: Amina Szecsödy, June Jenkins
Video: Matti Aikio
Graphic Design: Laurel Atwell, Zöe Field
Powder Deck Contribution: Ayomoy Arrono, Laurel Atwell, Samuel Baidoo, Sanne Dodier, Nina Emge, Olivia Erlanger, Che Go Eun, Zoë Field, Polina Filipova, Padyn Humble, Melanie Matthieu, Abigail McNamara, Hana Miletić, Saye Oyama, Salomon Leonard Poutsma, Lester St. Louis, Ra Tack, Wes Taylor, nick von kleist (nvk), Maïra Villena, Petra Webb, Amalia Wiatr Lewis, Joanna Zabielska
Mix and Master: Chris Pawlusek
Production: Hiros
Residencies: Decoratelier, kunstenfestivaldesarts2021, workspacebrussels, Frankfurt LAB, Im_Flieger
Partners: Kiasma Theatre, IMMATERIAL, mumok, Accelerator, Dansenshus, Bergen Kunsthall, WIELS, Dhaka Art Summit, Oktoberdans, BIT Teatergarasjen, Shedhalle Zürich, KAAP, de Brakke Grond, Enter Art Fair
The event is sponsored by Kyrö Distillery & Ohakune drinks
The class of ’25
Concept, direction & choreography: Nikima Jagudajev
Muscal Collaboration and Technical Direction: Jordan Balaber & Lester St. Louis
Dramaturgy: Louise Trueheart
With: Samuel Baidoo (dance, textile, light), Matilda Cobanli (dance, food), Minna Kaaronen (dance), Kalle Lähde (dance), Vilja Mihalovsky (dance), Maria Muehombo (MIMI) (music, movement) Salomon Leonard Poutsma (music, movement), Lester St. Louis (music, movement), Louise Trueheart (dance), Ezra Fieremans (dance), nick von kleist (nvk) (food, movement).
Musical Contribution: Amina Szecsödy, June Jenkins
Video: Matti Aikio
Graphic Design: Laurel Atwell, Zöe Field
Powder Deck Contribution: Ayomoy Arrono, Laurel Atwell, Samuel Baidoo, Sanne Dodier, Nina Emge, Olivia Erlanger, Che Go Eun, Zoë Field, Polina Filipova, Padyn Humble, Melanie Matthieu, Abigail McNamara, Hana Miletić, Saye Oyama, Salomon Leonard Poutsma, Lester St. Louis, Ra Tack, Wes Taylor, nick von kleist (nvk), Maïra Villena, Petra Webb, Amalia Wiatr Lewis, Joanna Zabielska
Mix and Master: Chris Pawlusek
Production: Hiros
Residencies: Decoratelier, kunstenfestivaldesarts2021, workspacebrussels, Frankfurt LAB, Im_Flieger
Partners: Kiasma Theatre, IMMATERIAL, mumok, Accelerator, Dansenshus, Bergen Kunsthall, WIELS, Dhaka Art Summit, Oktoberdans, BIT Teatergarasjen, Shedhalle Zürich, KAAP, de Brakke Grond, Enter Art Fair
The event is sponsored by Kyrö Distillery & Ohakune drinks
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