STAGE OF DEATH I

Stage of Death is a project that investigates the guided tour format and artistic works related to death, decay and architecture. Five artists presented individual works at Storkyrkan, Riddarholmskyrkan, Norra Bergravningsplatsen in Stockholm as well as inside a limousine and at the sauna at Hellasgården in Stockholm. The guided tour is based on the baroque poem “Schaubühne des Todes” from the 17th century poet Christian von Hoffmannswaldau. It is a part of the series Stage of Death, a research project presented in three different formats; a guided tour, a site specific performance and a dance performance with the title Baroque Funeral. The project is continuation of Gold All in My Veins and Baroque Architecture and Submission and can be seen as a research project for Sensing Landmarks.

Concept and choreography: Carima Neusser
Participating artists: Joakim Forsgren, Olav Westhpahlen, Leah Landau, Simon Blanck, Carima Neusser

The Guided Tour:
First Stop: Gamla Stan
-Introduction by Carima Neusser
-“Back to the Bones” Presentation by Carima Neusser and Leah Landau
-Visit to Storkyrkan
-“Resurrection of Carolus Rex 7” Presentation by Joakim Forsgren, Storkyrkan and Riddarholmskyrkan

Second Stop: Norra Begravningsplatsen, Solna
-“I mina drömmars Mausoleum” by Simon Blanck

Third Stop: Hellasgården
– Limousine ride to Återvinningscentralen Östberga with Olav Westphalen
– “Sauna Story” by Olav Westphalen, Hellasgården
– Dinner and drinks, Hellasgården

Produced by: Curatorial Mutiny
Funded by: Vision Forum