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I copied this from the Burning man tribe, posted by Mardi.
Thought it might be of interest to this tribe also.
Question; When is this kind of shit going to stop?
actually, if feel this is only the beginning.....
doc
>>Mardi wrote;
hey, I just posted this listing (below), but those disappear fast. I want you all to see what's going on with our country's laws and how any of us artists or pyros could end up being searched as a possible terrorist... sure seems to me about half the freaks at burningman are potential targets. This is a good guy getting slammed by post-911 New York paranoia. what next? please support this guy, stay tuned for details on the event, and I'm trying to find out the latest on his trial situation. would love to flood the DA's office with letters from all of us. Meanwhile, I wanted to open up to discussion this situation and what it means for all of us. Chris is just the one who drew the short stick, it could be any of us in his shoes...
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"The Madagascar Institute is a space where people from all walks of life have learned that they too can radically express themselves; that they too can weld or solder or rig propane and learn all of the necessary skills to make their wildest dreams reality and change the way they look at the world. We built our Brooklyn shop from zero in two years. We want to do the same in Berlin, and spread the virus of radical creativity and the toolkit to make it a reality.. ”Chris Hackett, Madagascar Institute
On Saturday January 24 a machine art piece that
Chris Hackett, Founder of the Madagascar Institute in Brooklyn New York, was working on, detonated in his face. The explosion left him with broken bones in his face, a broken jaw, and burns throughout his body. Immediately after the accident, the NYPD pulled in an anti-terrorism team which proceeded to raid Chris ’s home and the institute. The police confiscated all the computers, maps of various spots in New York City, and other professional materials.
The Madagascar Institute is a seminal arts organization in New York City. The artists at Madagascar have spearheaded dozens of street performances and events both in New York and around the world. Among their many performances are the Glastonbury Festival in England, Robodoc in Rotterdam, and has been a regular presence at Burning Man.
In addition to staging performances and creating art, The Madagascar Institute holds free and cheap classes on everything from sewing to welding and auto-repair. The Madagascar Institute has been able to harness the energy of many diverse communities and artists throughout New York and has been able to disseminate the message that spontaneous art is possible. With their educational programs the Institute has helped shape these individuals into skilled artists, welders, and machinists. Many of these artisans have in-turn moved-on to create their own projects and art throughout the country. For many people in New York City, the thought of welding or fabricating art out of metal was not ever an option. Madagascar Institute made it possible.
The Madagascar Institute's home in Brooklyn is in every way a community center for artists and the curious public. There are few organizations in New York City that have the capacity to create community and provide physical space for the community-- we want to make sure it survives.
Looking forward beyond the immediate concerns regarding our dear friend and the organization he founded, we need to raise awareness and generate dialogue in the arts community regarding the civil liberty implications for all of us. All of us need to gain a deeper understanding of our times, and step forward as a community to challenge the restrictive and questionably un-constitutuional compromises quietly unfolding in the name of Safety. Anything that can be considered subversive is by default linked to terrorist activity- and as of yet, there are no established legal precedents with which we can defend against this.
Like many working artists, Hackett has no medical insurance and no money to pay for the reconstructive surgery he will need. The only money Chris has is what he used to purchase the home for the Madagascar Institute.
Friday February the 13th there will be a benefit at SOMA ARTS to raise money and awareness for Chris and for Madagascar Institute.
We need volunteers.
Contact Laurie: ljsmimosa@yahoo.com.
West Coast PR and Media requests can sent to the the attention of Nina Alter: nina@nukaindustries.com
www.madagascarinstitute.org
Thought it might be of interest to this tribe also.
Question; When is this kind of shit going to stop?
actually, if feel this is only the beginning.....
doc
>>Mardi wrote;
hey, I just posted this listing (below), but those disappear fast. I want you all to see what's going on with our country's laws and how any of us artists or pyros could end up being searched as a possible terrorist... sure seems to me about half the freaks at burningman are potential targets. This is a good guy getting slammed by post-911 New York paranoia. what next? please support this guy, stay tuned for details on the event, and I'm trying to find out the latest on his trial situation. would love to flood the DA's office with letters from all of us. Meanwhile, I wanted to open up to discussion this situation and what it means for all of us. Chris is just the one who drew the short stick, it could be any of us in his shoes...
***
"The Madagascar Institute is a space where people from all walks of life have learned that they too can radically express themselves; that they too can weld or solder or rig propane and learn all of the necessary skills to make their wildest dreams reality and change the way they look at the world. We built our Brooklyn shop from zero in two years. We want to do the same in Berlin, and spread the virus of radical creativity and the toolkit to make it a reality.. ”Chris Hackett, Madagascar Institute
On Saturday January 24 a machine art piece that
Chris Hackett, Founder of the Madagascar Institute in Brooklyn New York, was working on, detonated in his face. The explosion left him with broken bones in his face, a broken jaw, and burns throughout his body. Immediately after the accident, the NYPD pulled in an anti-terrorism team which proceeded to raid Chris ’s home and the institute. The police confiscated all the computers, maps of various spots in New York City, and other professional materials.
The Madagascar Institute is a seminal arts organization in New York City. The artists at Madagascar have spearheaded dozens of street performances and events both in New York and around the world. Among their many performances are the Glastonbury Festival in England, Robodoc in Rotterdam, and has been a regular presence at Burning Man.
In addition to staging performances and creating art, The Madagascar Institute holds free and cheap classes on everything from sewing to welding and auto-repair. The Madagascar Institute has been able to harness the energy of many diverse communities and artists throughout New York and has been able to disseminate the message that spontaneous art is possible. With their educational programs the Institute has helped shape these individuals into skilled artists, welders, and machinists. Many of these artisans have in-turn moved-on to create their own projects and art throughout the country. For many people in New York City, the thought of welding or fabricating art out of metal was not ever an option. Madagascar Institute made it possible.
The Madagascar Institute's home in Brooklyn is in every way a community center for artists and the curious public. There are few organizations in New York City that have the capacity to create community and provide physical space for the community-- we want to make sure it survives.
Looking forward beyond the immediate concerns regarding our dear friend and the organization he founded, we need to raise awareness and generate dialogue in the arts community regarding the civil liberty implications for all of us. All of us need to gain a deeper understanding of our times, and step forward as a community to challenge the restrictive and questionably un-constitutuional compromises quietly unfolding in the name of Safety. Anything that can be considered subversive is by default linked to terrorist activity- and as of yet, there are no established legal precedents with which we can defend against this.
Like many working artists, Hackett has no medical insurance and no money to pay for the reconstructive surgery he will need. The only money Chris has is what he used to purchase the home for the Madagascar Institute.
Friday February the 13th there will be a benefit at SOMA ARTS to raise money and awareness for Chris and for Madagascar Institute.
We need volunteers.
Contact Laurie: ljsmimosa@yahoo.com.
West Coast PR and Media requests can sent to the the attention of Nina Alter: nina@nukaindustries.com
www.madagascarinstitute.org
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