NYAB Event - "FG.FT" Exhibition

"FG.FT" Exhibition

envoy enterprises

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envoy enterprises, in collaboration with NP Contemporary Art Center and Mute Records, presents FG.Ft, a three-part project series in homage to Frank Tovey - founder of the 1970s/1980s British electronic group Fad Gadget, marking the 10 year anniversary of the pioneer's death. Summoning a diverse group of artists and musicians who have been both directly and indirectly influenced by Tovey, the series will take place from March 1st through to April 8th, 2012 featuring a group exhibition, live music performances, and a film screening. All events are free and open to the public.

FG.Ft was inspired in 2010 by the film Fad Gadget by Frank Tovey, a documentary produced by the Frank Tovey Estate and Mute, and directed by Morgan Tovey Frost. The documentary incited the possibility of paying tribute to a pioneer of the underground and post-punk music scenes who incorporated innovative electronic textures, Kafka-esque lyrics, and elaborately visceral performances. Known to perform tarred and feathered while hitting drum pads with his head, Tovey's most influential tracks include 'Ricky's Hand', 'Collapsing New People' and 'Life On The Line'. The exhibitions taking place this March mark the 10 year anniversary of Frank Tovey's passing and commemorates his work and influence as an artist.

March 1 - EXHIBITION Opening Reception, envoy enterprises (131 Chrystie Street)
March 3 - LIVE PERFORMANCES, Dixon Place (161 Chrystie Street)
March 10 - FILM, Fad Gadget by Frank Tovey, Anthology Film Archives (32 2nd Ave)

Media

• Photography
• Film
• Performance Art

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