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More than one geographical center of Europe has been declared in different countries, most notably in Lithuania, Ukraine and Slovakia. Several monuments have been dedicated to each of these locations.

On July 27, 2004, the artist did a performance at the Geographic Center of Europe in Lithuania. Standing between the two official monuments that mark the Center(s) of Europe, the artist whistled out the phrase “CENTER OF EUROPE” repeatedly in Morse Code, turning slightly to the left after each iteration. The performance took place between 9:00am and 6:00pm. Documentation of the performance was broadcast on Lithuanian National Public TV Nightly news.

The artist will show photographic documentation of the performance, including explanatory text in the ATA gallery.

More about the artist: http://michaelzheng.org

May’s Episodes  produced by  carl diehl, davy jones, kent howie and the one minute film festival

THE DEPARTURE

I ordered my horse to be brought from the stables. The servant did not understand my orders. So I went to the stables myself, saddled my horse, and mounted. In the distance I heard the sound of a trumpet, and i asked the servant what it meant. he knew nothing and had heard nothing. At the gate he stopped me and asked: ” Where is the master going?” “I don’t know,” I said, “just out of here, just out of here. Out of here nothing else, it’s the only way I can reach my goal.” “So you know your goal?” he asked. “Yes,” I replied, “I’ve just told you. Out of here- that’s my goal.”

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ATA turns 21 this year! To mark the occasion, we are putting together a very exciting year-end celebration.

The evening will feature Neighborhood Public Radio conducting live and telephone interviews with some of our favorite local luminaries, including Lise Swenson, Guillermo Gomez-Peña, Craig Baldwin, A. Mark Liiv, Erik Davis, Michael Rauner, Annalee Newitz, Violet Blue and Marshall Weber. Music performances by Chen Santa Maria and Bulbs(); a Powerpoint performance inspired by the work of Walter Benjamin by Flint Jamison and lots of random video projections throughout the night.

Food and Refreshments kindly provided by Lagunitas Brewing Company, Bi-Rite and Rainbow Grocery

Special gifts provided by Film Arts Foundation and SF Cinematheque

In the meantime, don’t forget that when you donate to ATA (until Dec. 16th) you will receive limited edition gifts, including a text compilation, audio CD compilation, film/video DVD compilation and hand-printed ATA T-shirts.

For a list of contributing artists and to make your donation: http://www.atasite.org/fundraiser/2005

ATA is an all-volunteer run organization dedicated to exhibiting and supporting the work of emerging artists. Come by and show your support for ATA.