At the Walker, the term “interdisciplinary” describes our mission to embrace ways that many contemporary artists work, which since the 1960s has often meant loosening boundaries between artistic labels—painting, film, dance, performance—in favor of a more open and flexible view toward the art experience itself. The Walker’s Interdisciplinary Initiative (2016–2020), made possible by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, captures the work of artists including Maria Hassabi, Jason Moran, Rabih Mroué, Meg Stuart, and others who are working to find new meaning at the intersection of the performing and visual arts. Here, we share our research, publishing, and documentation of the four-year endeavor.
Thank You for Coming: Faye Driscoll on Participation, Performance, and Community
"I wanted to make something about what moves us from being stagnant and stationary to being active and involved, and recognizing that we are always participating in this world." In this new video, choreographer Faye Driscoll draws on her Thank You For Coming trilogy to reflect on the relationship between the performer and audience and the way in which the theatrical stage can create a space of temporary community and coming together.
