Assume Nothing book launch in New York

BOOK

I am beside myself with excitement- my book, 'Assume Nothing' is going to be launched in New York, in late October. Soft Skull, the very cool indie press, is releasing the American edition and working away on the launch details. I'll post info as it comes to hand.

I'm flying over for the launch and media engagements. New York is one of my favourite cities, I'll be working hard on imbibing as much art per minute as is humanly possible, I wonder if there is a record for that.

Soft Skull asked three of my favourite gender activist/ writers/ artists- Jamison Green, Del LaGrace Volcano and Loren Rex Cameron- if they would write a blurb for the back cover. They all very generously agreed and said really touching things. Here's a sneak preview of Del's....“Not only does Rebecca Swan provide us with a timely and evocative motto for the 21st century, she does it with style and panache. Assume Nothing shows us what it looks like when theory is put into practice with love and considerable skill.”

FILM

Kirsty MacDonald's film 'Assume Nothing' is screening in Dublin at The GAZE festival, Saturday 31st July, 6.30pm, at the Light House Cinema. Kirsty has launched recently launched her website http://www.girl-on-a-bike-films.com and uploaded some of her short films that were part of the 'Assume Nothing' exhibition. Here is a beautiful one of Ema who is on the cover http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lsAFzOLslo

MEDIA

In the latest Art New Zealand, Rebecca Rice reviews 'Capturing The Gaze' my group exhibition at Mark Hutchins Gallery. In the Weekend herald, TJ McNamara reviews 'Dying to know' my solo show at Whitespace. Diva Magazine (UK) has a great article by Rebecca Hopkinson called 'We are all divine mosaics'. It looks at photographers whose work blurs gender boundaries, profiling me, Lola Flash and Christa Holka. Express magazine (NZ) profiles my work in it's latest photography issue.

This week- Pecha kucha and artist talk

It's been a big week in Auckland and there's more to come...

Pecha kucha- Wednesday 16th June 7.30pm Galatos, Galatos St

Artist talk- Saturday 19th june 2pm Whitespace, 12 Crummer Rd, Ponsonby

I had my 'Dying to know' exhibition opening at Whitespace last Tuesday. It was fabulous, packed with friends, family and art celebs, I got to meet Billy Apple who described my work as 'elegant'. Tv1 was there and did an interview which screened on their late news and breakfast. I haven't seen it yet as my old tele doesn't get tv1, but Mum, my faithful fan, has recorded it for me (plus she and Dad were looking great in the background.)

I took these installation shots before the crowds came in...

I was on such a roll creating the work that I squeezed one more print in on Saturday, so there are 12 up now. All can be seen on http://www.rebeccaswan.com/dyingtoknow.htm

PECHA KUCHA IN COLLABORATION WITH PHOTO FORUM

This Wednesday 16th June 7.30pm, Galatos on Galatos street door sales $9 (cash only).

I'm one of 14 artists talking at Pecha Kucha. There's a very interesting line up, and I'm looking forward to Roberta Thornley's talk, she is exhibiting in the photography festival and her work is sublime, she's only 24.

ARTIST TALK

This Saturday 19th June 2pm, Whitespace, 12 Crummer Road, Ponsonby

I'll be talking about the creative process behind 'Dying to know'. I'm in love with this new work and would like to share the love around. So if you haven't seen the exhibition this Saturday 2pm would be a perfect time to come along. http://www.whitespace.co.nz/

I do have news of a launch in New York and exhibitions in Spain but I'll save that for another blog, this one is keeping it local!

Exhibition, film screenings, talks and Pecha Kucha!

Here's your invitation if you are in Auckland in June...

AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

Auckland- June is an exciting month with the festival of

photography. I’m involved in 3 ‘Out of this world’ art events,

(see invite above). My new work 'Dying to Know' is on show

from June 8 -27 at Whitespace. I’ve loved making this work,

it’s been very organic and I can’t wait to see the large prints

in the gallery.

AMERICA

Minneapolis-Assume Nothing film screening 1st June 7pm

opening night film, Twin Cities Film Festival Heights Theater

Minneapolis- Saint Paul.

IRELAND

Dublin- Assume Nothing film screening July 29th to August

2nd at GAZE Film Festival at The Lighthouse Cinema,

Smithfield. Date to be confirmed.