Ariel Guzik, Amalia Pica and Rafael Ortega, Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg, Demelza Kooij and Kuai Shen.
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Part of the The Living Planet season
If we listened to animals, what would we hear? What might they say to us about their world?
As we emerge from this period of isolation, and refocus our attention on a rapidly changing climate, And Say the Animal Responded? creates a space for the voice of the animal that we have gained greater awareness of during this time.
"A captivating show that explores our fragile connection to other species." ★★★★
The Guardian
Tune in to a choir of whales and dolphins ‘singing’ to an artist’s undersea instrument, encounter the quiet presence of wolf pack filmed from above, meet a family of chimps startled by a camera in their rainforest home, listen to a live colony of leafcutter ants turned scratch DJs, witness a computer-generated re-creation of an extinct rhino glitch in and out of existence. This immersive exhibition brings you face to face with animals from around the world through film, art and creative technology.
And Say the Animal Responded? presents work by five international artist/artist groups who have captured animal voices through the use of human technology. Explore the galleries for free as we question the relationship between human and animal. If we put the animal’s perspective before that of the human, what would they tell us about the current state of the planet - and what can we learn from this?
Featuring artists Ariel Guzik (Mexico), Amalia Pica (Argentina/UK) with Rafael Ortega (Mexico), Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg (UK), Demelza Kooij (Netherlands/UK) and Kuai Shen (Ecuador), the exhibition takes its title from philosopher Jacques Derrida’s essay of the same name.
"Timely. This exhibition considers the faltering, fragile relationships between humans and the non-humans we share the planet with."
Corridor 8
"Enchanting"
The State of the Arts
"There couldn’t be a more poignant moment to examine the themes which arise within this cleverly curated collection of art."
FemZine
FACT is supported using public funding by Arts Council England and is funded by Liverpool City Council.
Machine Auguries (2019)
Machine Auguries (2019). Multi-channel sound installation (10 min)
The Substitute (2019)
The Substitute (2019). Synced video installation (6 min 18)
The Nereida Capsule (2007)
The Nereida Capsule (2007). Installation environment (dimensions variable).
by Ariel Guzik
Wolves from Above (2018)
Wolves From Above (2018). Single-channel video with sound (5 min 40)
Oh!m1gas (2012)
Oh!m1gas: biomimetic stridulation environment (2012). Installation environment (dimensions variable)
by Kuai Shen
Catalogue of great ape gestures (in alphabetical order) (2018)
Catalogue of great ape gestures (in alphabetical order) (2018) Single-channel video (13 min 22). Dance choreographed with and performed by Michael Smith.
Is it grunting, barking or panting? (2017)
Is it grunting, barking or panting? (2017) Humans imitating primate calls, 5.1 audio installation (50 min)
Pan troglodytes ellioti and cousins (2016)
Pan troglodytes ellioti and cousins (2016). Single-channel video loop (1 min 1), video camera with infrared trigger and monitor
Film
Film Night: Out to Sea
Join FACT for an evening of short documentary and artist films which focus on marine life and are curated to reflect on the themes of current exhibition And Say the Animal Responded?
Film
Film Night: Who's Aping Who
Discover a curated selection of short films looking at primate behaviour and their relationship to human cousins.
Film
Film Night: Cats in The Cradle
Join FACT for an evening of specially selected short films and documentaries looking at feline behaviour - domestic and wild - reflecting on the themes found in exhibition And Say the Animal Responded?
Tour
And Say the Animal Responded? Instagram Tour
Online
Join us on an Instagram tour of And Say the Animal Responded? and tap through our stories to explore the gallery.
Virtual Tour: And Say the Animal Responded?
Explore a virtual tour of our timely exhibition, Any Say the Animal Responded? As we emerge from the isolation of Covid-19 and refocus our attention on a rapidly changing climate, this exhibition creates a space for the voice of the animal that we have gained a greater awareness of during this time.
by FACT
Online Family Activity: Animal Explorer
Explore our current exhibition, And Say the Animal Responded? with your family in real life or online with a virtual tour!
by FACT
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