http://www.vernissage.tv | This year, the Haus der Kulturen der Welt (House of World Cultures) turns twenty. To celebrate 20 years of the Haus der Kulturen der Welt, well-known artist Rirkrit Tiravanija was chosen to develop the artistic program for the anniversary. Tiravanija has invited other prominent artists such as Christian Philipp Müller, Anri Sala, John Bock, and Arto Lindsay to participate in the jubilee. The opening event on September 2, 2009 featured philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah discussing cosmopolitan ethics, Gob Squadâs Welcome-Performance âWho are you wearing?â, Christian Philipp Müllerâs performance and installation âTohuwabohuâ, a cooking performance by Rirkrit Tiravanija, and the video installation âWhy the Lion Roarsâ by Anri Sala. This video features impressions from the opening event and excerpts from Christian Philipp Müllerâs performance âTohuwabohuâ. The parties and artistic interventions of The Spirit of the House run until September 30, 2009. The full-length version of the ...
