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On the afternoon of Saturday 19th January 4 Days presents performance as ‘Works in Progress’. Mikhail Karikis was one of the artists involved.


With: Mikhail Karikis

Predominantly from artists working in a solo format ‘works in progress’ is a chance for audiences to experience live ideas in an intimate gallery or studio setting, work informed by visual art, live art, theatrical, choreographic and musical strategies which despite being performed already in previous contexts is still considered ‘in progress’ or ‘continuing’, ‘unfinished’ or ‘in flux’ and an ongoing component of their current practice.

In ‘The Highflyer’, Karikis draws inspiration from political modes of speech and observes the disturbing contradictions in prevailing neoliberal models of masculinity. The work raises questions about speech and authority, jargon and bluffing; and subverts the performance of ‘maleness’ by disturbing the fine balance between machismo and masochism, and exposing the faultline between cruelty, aspiration and failure. Karikis brings this performance to Arnolfini, exploring his thematic interests in vocal acts practiced in various contexts and combining it with pre-recorded sounds, video, vocals, actions and props.

Full ‘Works in Progress’ Schedule

Saturday January 19th

1.45pm -2.00pm, Laure Prouvost – ‘Vegetables’ (Gallery 4)

2.15pm – 2.45pm, Mikhail Karikis – ‘The Highflyer’ (Gallery 4)

3.00pm – 3.15pm, Laure Prouvost – ‘Charlie the Dog’ (Gallery 4)

4.15pm – 4.30pm, Laure Prouvost – ‘Grand Dad’ (Gallery 4)

4.45pm – 5.05pm, Edwin Burdis – ‘Home’ (Gallery 4)

Free Entry. (Booking required, please sign up at the box office on the day of the performance)

Please note 1: These performances are ten minutes to twenty minutes long. There is no admittance after the event starts.

Please note 2: A limited number of tickets are available for these events. Entry is free but you will be asked to join the 4 Days mailing list to qualify for a ticket. To get a ticket, please enquire at Arnolfini’s box office on the days of the performances (19th and 20th January)