Open Call

What’s your name? And why? What does it mean? How do you experience having the name you have? Does it define you? Do you have a nickname? Michikazu Matsune’s project Between my name and me is based on the simple idea of asking people to share small episodes about their given names. Full of unspectacularly spectacular anecdotes, these personal stories evolve into a collective portrait of diverse individuals.

Based on this long-term project, Michikazu Matsune is leading a workshop on the theme of ‘stories and actions’. With name-stories as their starting point, the participants will investigate more topics and experiment with narratives in the realm of a performative reality. The Lab is recommended for performers and dancers of an advanced level.
The results of Between my name and me will go into a book and an installation later this year, featuring the name-stories of 100 people based in Vienna.

PARTICIPATION

This Lab is aimed at professional performers and dancers.

Others also have the possibility of taking part in this project online and of meeting Michikazu Matsune in 1:1 Sessions so they can share and contribute their story. No specific skills are required beside an interest in answering the listed questions.

1:1 SESSION

Dates: 30-minute session over the period 8. – 12. September, 2 pm to 6 pm
Language: German or English
Participants interested in a 1:1 interview session with Michikazu Matsune should apply in writing to names@michikazumatsune.info to arrange a date and to to receive more information on the project.