Soundwalk Collective & Patti Smith : CORRESPONDENCES KYOTOPHONIE in collaboration with MODE
ROHM Theatre Kyoto South Hall
¥20,000 (SS seat)
¥11,500 (S seat)
¥9,500 (A seat)
¥5,500 (B seat)
Soundwalk Collective (Stephan Crasneanscki, Simone Merli) (Photo by Vanina Sorrenti) Patti Smith (photo by Jesse Paris Smith)
The origins of the collaboration can be traced to a chance encounter between Smith and Crasneanscki on a plane, establishing a creative partnership that has continued for more than a decade. During this time, they have presented works in formats including live performances, exhibitions, film screenings, poetry readings and workshops. These works have been presented around the world, including at the Venice Biennale and the Museum of Modern Art in Medellín, Colombia. In 2022, they also produced an exhibition titled Evidence at the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Presented for the first time in Japan, CORRESPONDENCES is their latest project born from dialogue spanning more than a decade. This ongoing and ever-evolving collaboration evokes the "sonic memories" of various geographies, embodying the footsteps of artists, revolutionaries and the continuing impact of climate change.
The process sees Crasneanscki visit distant lands of poetic inspiration and historical significance, collecting sonic memories through field recordings. Smith then composes poems through an intimate dialogue with his recordings, whilst Soundwalk Collective edits visuals to match the soundtrack. This process of "correspondence" has resulted in the eight video works that form the core of the exhibition and performance. These works explore themes such as the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, forest fires and the mass extinction of animals, while also referencing artists and revolutionaries such as Andrei Tarkovsky, Jean-Luc Godard, Pier Paolo Pasolini and Pyotr Kropotkin; questioning the relationship between man and nature, the role of the artist and the nature of humanity.
Performers
Patti Smith: Vocals
Stephan Crasneanscki: Field Recording/Foley
Simone Merli: Synthesizers
Lucy Railton: Cello
Diego Espinosa Cruz González: Drums/Percussions
Pedro Maia: Visuals/Lights
Sebastien Bureau: Sound Engineer
Courtesy of Soundwalk Collective
Photo by Rita Carmo
アーティスト
Patti Smith
Patti Smith, born in Chicago and raised in South Jersey, migrated to New York City in 1967. Since her debut with the groundbreaking album Horses (1975), which fused poetry and rock, she has influenced countless artists and musicians, becoming a global cultural icon. Her achievements in music, writing, performance, and visual arts have been highly praised, earning her four Grammy nominations, and Horses is registered in the United States Library of Congress's National Recording Registry for its cultural significance.
In addition to her music career, she is also an accomplished artist in photography, painting, and installations, with exhibitions held at galleries and museums around the world. Her writings include the bestselling memoir Just Kids, which won the National Book Award, as well as Wool Gathering, M Train, and Year of the Monkey. She received the PEN/Faulkner Award in 2020 and an honorary doctorate from Columbia University. In 2022, she was awarded the French Legion of Honour in recognition of her lifetime achievements.
Photo by Jesse Paris Smith
Soundwalk Collective
Soundwalk Collective is a contemporary sound art collective led by artist Stephan Crasneanscki and producer Simone Merli. Through collaborations with artists and musicians, they develop sound projects that explore concepts, literature, and artistic themes, tailored to specific places and situations.
Their long-term collaborations include artists such as Patti Smith, filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard, photographer Nan Goldin, choreographer Sasha Waltz, and actress-singer Charlotte Gainsbourg. Their practice spans across art installations, dance, music, and film, using sound as a poetic and tactile material to link different media, thus enabling the creation of layered narratives.
Their latest original score for ‘All The Beauty and the Bloodshed’ (dir. Laura Poitras) won the Golden Lion at the 2022 Venice Film Festival. They have showcased exhibitions and performances at prominent venues such as the Centre Pompidou (Paris), Documenta (Kassel), KW Institute for Contemporary Art (Berlin), and the New Museum (NY), among others.
*Children under pre-school age are not allowed to enter
*Tickets required for elementary school students and above
*Tickets cannot be cancelled, changed or refunded after purchase.
Advanced tickets (Lottery system): Saturday, February 15, 2025 10:00 - Monday, February 24, 2025 23:59
Final advanced general release: Saturday, March 8, 2025 10:00~
For customers overseas
General Release: Saturday, 1 March at 10:00
Website: https://ib.eplus.jp/correspondences
*Tickets are only available online and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis
会場
ROHM Theatre Kyoto South Hall
This intimate medium-sized hall has 716 seats. The stage floor can be assembled, allowing a wide range of structures to suit different styles of performance, including a thrust stage through the audience seating.
Address
13 Okazakisaishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City 606-8342 JapanOpen in Google Maps
Access
10 minutes’ walk from Higashiyama Station (Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line).
Kyoto City Bus Nos 32 or 46 to “Okazaki koen / ROHM Theatre Kyoto / Miyako messe mae”.
