Led by Michael Sakamoto and Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky, time/life/beauty integrates dance theater, hip-hop mixology, new music, and multimedia. Inspired by the life and legacy of composer-musician and activist Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952- 2023), whose career in multiple genres and media surpassed definition.
MORE INFOEssay by Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky
There are two deeply rooted stories in Japanese mythology that have been a constant reminder for me of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s work. One is the tradition of Jisei poetry, or poems written by artists, creatives, and monks just before their death. The other is the tradition of enso, or dream poems that symbolize the eternal circle in Buddhism, the entangled spirit that dances between life and death, constantly rejoicing in the memory and potential of any thinking being, whether it’s a butterfly or a monk dreaming he is a butterfly.
READ THE FULL ESSAY & VIEW/LISTEN TO CONCERTAlways exploring, be it digital media or Antarctica, Paul D. Miller inspires others with his brilliant approach to art and science. From researching the climate crisis with National Geographic to collaborating with artists from Steve Reich to Metallica, he is following his passions and encouraging others to do the same. But he never intended to have this sort of life.
READ THE ARTICLEDJ Spooky hosted the book launch a while ago. Timothy Morton’s most famous book is called HyperObjects. It’s about the intersection of philosophy and the climate crisis. He’s worked with people like Bjork, Laurie Anderson, and Pharrell. You can listen to a fascinating discussion here on his newest project:
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