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February 10, 2023
MACRO — Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

Every presentation is
a rehearsal for the next presentation

Workshop curated by Prem Krishnamurthy with Åbäke

How can the act of presenting activate connections between ideas, objects, and people? The verb “to present” is often understood to mean “to offer to view; to bring something before the public”. What if instead we were to think of “presenting” as a means of “making things present”?

The exhibition Deep Publishing by Åbäke offers a test case for considering these questions and more. Facilitated by Prem Krishnamurthy—who also served as a curatorial “companion” to the exhibition—this multimodal workshop uses the show as a starting point for a participatory reflection on individual and collective presence. In Spring 2023, Krishnamurthy embarked on a teaching tour across the USA focused on collaborative methodologies for art and design as part of a project called “Department of Transformation”. At MACRO, he prototyped those approaches using writing, music, movement, and conversation to open up polyvocal ways of working in and on the world.

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Karaoke!

We believe in karaoke—a powerful tool inviting vulnerability, connection, and joy! Whether you like to sing out loud, cheer others on, or just observe quietly, you are welcome to join Dept of Transformation. Just take a deep breath and answer the question: "What is a song you would like to hear sung in karaoke?"

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Title Artist
Gasolina Daddy Yankee
Hips Don't Lie Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean
Pocketful of Sunshine Natasha Bedingfield
Let's Go Crazy Prince & The Revolution
Miss America David Byrne

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We invite you to share your favorite songs, whether they're beloved classics or hidden gems, and let your musical choices become part of our collective soundtrack. By submitting your tracks, you'll help create an inclusive, dynamic playlist that brings us closer together through the power of music.

To submit a song, please send a Link to a Youtube Video in the form below.


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