© Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer: The Silent Echo Chamber

Featuring work by: Harry Shearer

Exhibition: Sat, Sep 12 to Sun, Nov 22 2009

Harry Shearer is one of America’s most prominent satirists, and during a stint as a writer and cast member on Saturday Night Live in the 1980s, he discovered satellite news feeds. His The Silent Echo Chamber videos feature media and political personalities in the awkward moments before “going live.”

In addition to this exhibition, there will be an Artist Lecture & Panel Discussion with Mr. Shearer at the High Museum on November 20th.

Above image:
Harry Shearer, James Carville: The Silent Echo Chamber (video still), 2008, Video, 14:53 minutes, Courtesy of I.C. Editions, Inc.

For information about exhibitions and events see www.thecontemporary.org.

Exhibition: Sat, Sep 12 to Sun, Nov 22 2009

Corin Hewitt: Seed Stage

Exhibition: Sat, Sep 12 to Sun, Nov 22 2009

Will Rogan: Remnant World

Atlanta Contemporary Art Center
535 Means Street
Atlanta, GA 30318  [map: Google Maps]
hours: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat: 11am - 5pm
Thu: 11am - 8pm
Sun: 12pm - 5pm
p: (404) 688-1970
web: http://www.thecontemporary.org
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/323
ACP Listing #: 032

© Harry Shearer

ACP 11 Collaborations Presents Harry Shearer

Featuring work by: Harry Shearer

Artist Lecture: Fri, Nov 20, 7pm - 8:30pm

Artists Talk and Panel Discussion with Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer is one of America's most prominent satirists, and during a stint as a writer and cast member on Saturday Night Live in the 1980s, he discovered satellite news feeds. His The Silent Echo Chamber videos feature media and political personalities in the awkward moments before "going live," prompting dialogue about trust, privacy, celebrity, and technology.

Please join Harry in a discussion about his work. Also joining in the discussion are panelists Jim Clancy, Anchor/Correspondent, CNN International, and Michael David Murphy, Program Manager for Atlanta Celebrates Photography. The panel will be moderated by Stuart Horodner, Curator for the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center.

This event will coincide with an ongoing exhibition of Mr. Shearer's work at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center and is collaboration between ACP, The Contemporary and the High Museum of Art.

This program is free, however seating is limited and must be reserved. Tickets are available through the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office at 404-733-5000 and online at www.high.org. Tickets to the Museum are sold separately.

High Museum of Art - Hill Auditorium
1280 Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA 30309  [map: Google Maps]
web: http://www.acpinfo.org/programs/collaborations.shtml
permalink: http://festivalguide.acpinfo.org/listings/view/373
ACP Listing #: 016