Reader's Archive Projects

Anecdote Archive
The Anecdote Archive is a compilation of short video recordings of word-of-mouth as an alternative to traditional documentation of ephemeral art projects and practices. Focusing on performances, situations, personal encounters, actions and other temporary events, the archive aims to register memorable experiences and their echoes. Anecdote Archive is recorded and organized by Joseph del Pesco

Living Archives
L’École des Beaux Arts d’Angers propose un programme de recherche théorique, d’expérimentation pratique, d’exposition, de performance et de publication : Living Archives. Son objectif est d’approfondir les connaissances sur les enjeux théoriques et les usages du document et de l’archive dans l’art contemporain, la musique, la danse et le cinéma. Programme réalisé par Bernard Calet, Gildas Guihaire, Sébastien Pluot et Raphael Zarka

Future Archive

Curating Degree Zero
Curating Degree Zero was launched to research, present and discuss changes in the practice of freelance curators, artist-curators, new-media curators and curatorial collaborations. Beginning in 1998 with a three-day symposium and an ensuing publication, the project now focuses on an expanding archive about these practices, which is touring as an exhibition, accompanied by a programme of live events and discussions

Archive Contracts
Ben Kinmont wrote these two contracts to preserve the purpose of the project archives. Not easily described by any one object, the projects often begin with an idea or question but include notes; sketches; research; sometimes contact with a curator; sometimes a publication; usually the involvement of strangers....