Gallons, a new short film: special screening on 22 September

The first-ever screening of the short film Gallons will take place as part of a special event on Saturday 22 September, 2–4pm, at Kingsgate Project Space, London. Book a free place here

Marisa J. Futernick, Gallons, 2017
Single-channel video with sound, 12:38
Music by Paul Huckerby. Performed by Paul Huckerby and Marisa J. Futernick.

Land. Oil. Water. Southern California broken down to its most basic elements. A surreal advertisement for a world of tacos, movie-set sheriffs, and endless gallons of swimming pools. Let the surf-guitar sounds wash over you as we float across Los Angeles in search of the cheapest tank of gas in the City of Angels.

Shot on intensely saturated 35mm color slides, featuring a playful narrative told through intertitles, set to an original soundtrack.

Billboard commission in London now on view until November

Investment Opportunity is a new billboard commission at Kingsgate Project Space in West Hampstead, London. On display until November 3, 2018, the work can be seen from Kilburn Grange Park or from Kingsgate Road, London NW6. 

Photo: Tim Bowditch

New artist's book hot off the press

The Front Lawns of One Block: 20 Houses, 1 Apartment Building, a Law Office, and a Mortuary
(In No Particular Order)

Email info@marisafuternick.com to order a copy ($10/£8 + postage)

This publication is a companion to Investment Opportunity, a billboard commission now on view at Kingsgate Project Space, London. On Saturday September 22, 2018, Kingsgate hosts a closing event for the billboard, featuring a launch of the publication alongside the screening of a new short film.

Billboard commission in London

Investment Opportunity, a newly commissioned billboard work, is on view at Kingsgate Project Space, London, from August 25 to September 22, 2018. Featuring a new photographic work that continues American artist Marisa J. Futernick's ongoing interest in real estate, property, and place. The billboard is accompanied by a new publication by the artist, and a third element—a short film—will be presented at a closing event on Saturday 22 September.

Premiere of Trump Tower, a new short film

Royal Academy of Arts
Experiencing Architecture: Inviting Dialogue
Saturday 21 April 2018, 6:30–10pm
Walmer Yard, London W11
Book tickets here

Trump Tower, a new short film by Marisa J. Futernick, will be presented by the Royal Academy as part of an event exploring the dynamic and reciprocal nature of architectural experience.

The title Experiencing Architecture: Inviting Dialogue is both a reflection of the event’s intention and the belief that a meaningful experience of architecture is one that results in a reciprocal and evolving relationship with the spaces we inhabit.

This event comprises two parts: one an experiential encounter, the other a symposium. In the first, which takes place on Saturday evening, a dialogue will be invited through an experience of architecture – an exchange between building, visitor, and performer. Participants will be invited to inhabit and occupy the four houses of Walmer Yard, designed by Peter Salter, while experiencing performances that experiment with the possibilities the houses offer for sound, narrative, and movement. This experience will be followed by a symposium, lasting all of the following day, at the Royal Academy. The symposium will put the night’s events into context as part of a programme of presentations and discussions.

Participants at Walmer Yard include:
Marisa J. Futernick
Takako Hasegawa
Sharone Lifschitz
Musarc
Juri Nishi
Scanner

More info: https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/event/experiencing-architecture-inviting-dialogue

Group exhibition at Watch-It Gallery, London

A one-night show, curated by Sophie Michael
Saturday July 15, 2017
5–9pm

Louise Ashcroft | Gilly Booth | Marisa Futernick | Lucy Harris | Katy Kirbach | Rachel Lowe | Sophie Michael | Nancy Nelson | Lizzy Whirrity |  Aishan Yu

Watch-It Gallery
18 Granville Road
South Woodford
London, E18 1LD

US and UK live events to launch 13 Presidents

To launch the major new artist's book 13 Presidents, a series of talks and events will take place at institutions and art spaces in the US and the UK, including:

• The Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, NY. Thursday, September 1, 7pm

• Residency Unlimited, Brooklyn, NY: in conversation with curator Emma Enderby (Public Art Fund and Rice + Toye). Tuesday, September 6, 6:30pm. Listen online

• Harvard University, The Roosevelt Suite, Adams House, Cambridge, MA. Organized by the Department of Visual and Environmental Studies. Wednesday September 7, 7pm

• Cover Books, Atlanta, GA: hosted by ART PAPERS magazine. Saturday September 10, 4pm 

• Human Resources, Los Angeles: in conversation with artist/writer/musician Steve Kado. Thursday September 15, 8pm

• BOOK SHOW, Highland Park, Los Angeles. Friday September 16, 8pm

• The British Library: in conversation with Justin Webb (BBC Radio 4). Monday October 10, 6:30pm

• University College London, Institute of the Americas: in conversation with Professor Iwan Morgan. Thursday October 20, 5:30pm. Listen online

• Arnolfini, Bristol, UK. Saturday October 22, 4pm

• ICA, London: Election Night Special—UK book launch and symposium including readings and a panel discussion with artists Ghislaine Leung and Khloe Sjogren-Cath; moderated by curator Astrid Korporaal (ICA). In partnership with Kingston University, London. Tuesday November 8, 6:30pm