I'm a Groucho Marxist /
Supporting Programs
Historic Tour of the Old Fourth Ward
Tuesday, June 26, 7:30 pm
Atlanta historian Cliff Kuhn will provide a walking tour of the Historic Old Fourth Ward, site of the "I'm a Groucho Marxist" performance piece and installation. The tour will explore over a century's evolution of the Old Fourth Ward in its complexity, looking at key events, developments, and individuals. Topics will include the emergence of Auburn Avenue as a hub of African-American community institutions, the Great Fire of 1917, the impact of highway development, the politics of historic memory and interpretation, and recent gentrification.
depart from: 660 Airline Street, NE, 30312
Airline Street turns north off Dekalb Avenue one block west of Krog Street.
map + directions
Artist Talk by
Thursday, June 28
Reception 7:00 pm; Talk will start promptly at 7:30 pm
Anya Liftig will discuss her eclectic research for "I'm a Groucho Marxist" including delving into the history of psychogeography, the peanut industry, Situationists, Atlanta's Race Riots, Leo Frank's Lynching, Nickelodeon's Double Dare, Mai 68, the Paris Commune, and other subjects.
hosted by Whitespace Gallery
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I'm a Groucho Marxist
Performance by Anya Liftig
Saturday, July 7
8:30 to 11:30 pm
Anya Liftig returns to Atlanta for her most physically challenging performance to date. "I’m a Groucho Marxist" draws from the history of literally and socially imposed barriers in Atlanta’s past. During this three-hour durational performance, Liftig will challenge herself to cross a barricade while blindfolded and partially bound. As with most of Liftig’s work, the built-in physical hardship is integral to the project, and this work in particular addresses the difficulty in crossing boundaries.
location: 660 Airline Street, NE, 30312
Airline Street turns north off Dekalb Avenue one block west of Krog Street.
map + directions
travel + parking: In addition to street parking, the location is easily accessible from both the Inman Park/Reynoldstown and the King Memorial MARTA stations. Bike parking will also be available.
The Good Food Truck and the King of Pops will be on site with project inspired menus.
more info: fluxprojects.org/projects/groucho
Flux Projects Sponsors:
This program is supported in part by the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs.
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