More interactive fun & games in downtown Ikebukuro... First off, I took my boss Christopher to have his feet washed, oiled & kissed by Adrian Howells, as you do. We would also film it. He was a little nervous but got into the spirit. I'd had the pleasure six months ago at the Edinburgh Festival so I know it's quite an intense, private act. Turned out that Christopher cried during part of it, which meant that my boss is human after all.After that was Billy Cowie's In the Flesh 3D video installation of dancers, one screened on the ceiling, the other on the floor, both mesmerising (see photo - which of course in 2D doesn't do it justice). Then a networking lunch; a presentation by Stan's Cafe; a seminar on Cities and Art with Jude Kelly, Andy Field and three Japanese speakers; and various stuff inbetween. Must make sure all the delegates are talking to the artists and not sneaking off.
In the evening most people did the Subtlemob and Live Art Speed Dating but having already done those, I went to see a dance event featuring Karttunen Kollektiv from Finland which was OK, and Nan Jombang Dance Company from Indonesia which was excellent. The five dancers - one guy, four girls, all siblings - performed a lithe, traditional-meets-contemporary work set in what seemed to be a sparse kitchen and also using a table, plates, and their own skirts as percussion. The choreography is by their father Ery Mefri. Check them out on YouTube here.
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