In the case of the shared knowledge site, the purpose is to explore, both collectively and on a small scale, artistic and cooperative tactics and practices in the urban setting. The site aims at demonstrating how art, involved in social transformation, and the everyday social and cultural activities of local people, produce informal kinds of knowledge which are part and parcel of a hands-on relationship between citizens.
The shared knowledge site occupies an urban perimeter, linking three neighbourhoods adjoining the old city centre: Saint-Michel, Sainte-Croix, and the Capucins. This perimeter, with its noticeable cultural and social mix, constitutes an extremely lively area which historically fulfills functions involving the accommodation of new arrivals in the city, a food centre (with retail and semi-wholesale markets), a cultural melting pot, with the presence of the School of Fine Arts, the Conservatory, the TnBA, and the Technical Institute (IUT) of Journalism. If you take the ‘C’ Tram line, it is possible to reach the other part of the shared knowledge site: the Grand Parc neighbourhood with large residential constructions to the northwest of the city, a utopia of modern urbanism designed in the 1950s.
Starting with a subtle exploration of the context and current situation of the city’s neighbourhoods, the artists work their way into them and, in alliance with neighbourhood volunteers, develop artistic joint ventures in strategic places, combining temporary architecture and urbanism, and the art of in situ investigation and relational art: participatory urban performances, installations, events, and spectacles. The result is the creation of new spaces and new alliances between citizens, cultural and social figures, and authors.
THE NIGHT OF SHARED KNOWLEDGE
08/10/2011 from 7pm to 2am – Quartier Sainte-Croix and quartier Saint-Michel
The Night of Shared Knowledge celebrates the inauguration of the shared knowledge site. All the projects developed with the artists and associations are brought together to propose concerts, dance, music, food, sharing, and discovery. ….
Artists and guest : All the Shared Knowledge artists
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Evolving theatre
From 15/09/2011 to 16/10/2010 – Place André Meunier 33000 Bordeaux
Evolving Theatre is a public place for activities and research to do with an urban micro-ecosystem focusing on the cohabitation and fulfillment of inhabitants, human and non-human alike
Artists and guests : Marjetica Potrc, Ooze et Bureau d’Études.
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The great unpacking of associative life
From 06/10/2011 to 16/10/2010 – Halle des Douves et Marchés des Capucins 33000 Bordeaux
This project consists in “unpacking” the relations between the different associations active in the Saint-Michel neighbourhood, be they political, social or cultural.
Artists and guests : Jeanne Van Heeswijk et le Collectif de la Halle des Douves.
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WHOSE CITY IS THIS ?
From 06/10/2011 to 16/10/2010 – 28 rue des Douves 33000 Bordeaux
The russian artist Nikolay Oleynikov, member of the collective Chto Delat? (“What is to be done?”) has been invited to design a mural / manifest in the Saint-Michel district, not far from the last remains of the 13th century surrounding wall of the city…
Artists and guests : Nikolay Oleynikov, Chto Delat ?
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Common play
From 06/10/2011 to 16/10/2010 – Rue Camille Sauvageau 33800 Bordeaux
The Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux takes over the rue Camille Sauvageau to create a shared space for reflection, discussion and events and urban devices.
Artists and guests : Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux
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EYJAFJOLL*
From 06/10/2011 to 16/10/2010 – Café Pompier 7 place renaudel 33000 Bordeaux
With reference to FOOD, a restaurant run by artists, founded in 1971 by Gordon Matta-Clark in New York, the Café Pompier propose the project EYJAFJOLL* to create a burning cloud of perpetual activity.
Artists and guests : Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux
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EXODO
From 06/10/2011 to 16/10/2010 – Cours de l’Argonne / Place de la Victoire / Quartier Saint Michel 33000 Bordeaux
EXODO is the second event organized by l’Agence Créative as part of its “Espaces Publics d’Art Contemporain” project. It is run by the artists Juan Aizpitarte and Ibai Hernandorena under the artistic direction of Nadia Russell…
Artists and guests : l’Agence Créative, Juan Aizpitarte et Ibai Hernandorena
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Dialogue
From 06/10/2011 to 16/10/2010 – Quartier Saint-Michel Bordeaux
The Association des Arts de la Parole will embark on a project involving connection and narration between the different projects at the shared knowledge site. From early September to 16 October…
Artists and guests : Association des Arts de la Parole
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FOCUS GRAND PARC
From 06/10/2011 to 16/10/2010 – GRAND PARC 33000 Bordeaux
Civic City and a group of students from the Bordeaux School of Architecture are exploring as from the beginning of July the idea of a psycho-geographical mapping of the Grand Parc neighbourhood, with the participation of local inhabitants and associations.
Artists and guests : L’école nationale supérieure d’architecture et de paysage de Bordeaux (ensapBx) et Civic City
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ALL IN CENTRAL PARC
16/10/2011 from 5pm to 9pm – GRAND PARC 33000 Bordeaux
“All in Central Park”for the closure of EVENTO 2011. By way of conclusion of EVENTO 2011, a gathering will be organised at Grand Parc around all the participative works created by the Shared City…
Artists and guests : all the artists of EVENTO 2011
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The award will be presented at the third annual Creative Time Summit conference in NYU on September 23, 2011. 