I experienced a brief moment of confusion when I saw performer Leander Haaitsma in ‘action’.
Picture this: while walking through a museum, your attention is drawn to a group of people. Obviously, they’re not watching the art, but they’re watching something on the ground. When moving closer you find out what they are so excited about: on the cold floor there is a girl who just had an accident.
But why doesn’t anyone help her? Should I .. or is it just …?
With her remarkable “Lay & Walk Away – InstantArt” project, Haaitsma is aiming to create surprising interventions in public spaces. After researching the surroundings, she takes a spot in a museum or gallery. Creating a staged image, a site specific performance inspired by this location. Unannounced and uninvited she temporary takes possession of this space.
Find more on her site www.leanderhaaitsma.nl.
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The Rabbit Hole Kröller Müller – Zwoele Zomeravonden
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The Bootlace Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, duration: 14 min
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