This combination workshop/lecture by Babak Fakhamzadeh at The Walking Body 6 and loosely linked to the exhibition “in loving memory”, focuses on collaborative and locative sound exploration of place. It consists of two sessions. During the first session, on March 27, Babak will introduce his artistic practice, influenced by the Situationist International, and will highlight the WLC network for walking artists. Then, students will be invited to contribute to a sound walk/drive along Guimarães’ bus route 4, by submitting short audio pieces, such as texts, poems, memories, or soundscapes, via the write @ WLC platform.
Submissions can be in English or Portuguese.
Over the following three weeks, students will create and submit their work, which Babak will integrate into a sound walk/drive, a draft of which will be presented in the second session in mid-April. This session will serve as a space for reflection and discussion, allowing students to share their experiences, and engage with the tools and locative technology involved. The workshop fosters collaboration and experimentation in sound-based locative storytelling within the context of walking and mobility in the city of Guimarães.
The working language of both sessions will be English.
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