September 19th, 2010
Escape Into Life: Issue no. 22
Tags/ Posted by Stacy EricsonNoon sun was a white hole in the sky, and I was the lovely killer on the bridge.continue reading this poem
The Escape into Life Digest is a synopsis of our latest interviews, essays, short stories, reviews and poems. The digest comes out about twice monthly and you can subscribe at the top of the website, above the search box.
September 6th, 2010
Gilbert and George Dream their Dreams Away
Tags/ Posted by Tony ThomasI stole in the past and I stole from the past and I’d gladly steal from your past for this poem.continue reading this poem
“We try not to have ideas, preferring accidents. To create, you must empty yourself of every artistic thought.” Gilbert and George.
February 11th, 2010
Tino Sehgal’s Living Sculptures
Tags/ Posted by Tony ThomasIn a bubble bath Of Kandinsky shapes A universe of rings Circling in an orbitcontinue reading this poem
Indo-German artist Tino Sehgal employs, enlists, and co-opts the usage of individuals as his malleable clay. He calls it “living sculpture.” An important aspect of some works is their ability to interact with gallery visitors and to involve them in a “situation.” A question may be posed to a gallery visitor, and if the human sculpture receives no response, the actors collapse.
