Destroy All Monsters, Hungry For Death
http://londonist.com/2010/02/art_review_destroy_all_monsters_hun.php
By JennW
February 8, 2010
Curated by James Hoff and Cary Loren, Hungry for Death showcases the
archives of Destroy All Monsters, an artists' collective that was
formed at a house party in 1973. Labelled "the world's first noise
band" DAM created unorthodox music inspired by The Stooges, Albert
Ayler, Sun Ra, Velvet Underground and Sci-Fi B-movies.
Their work, which includes films, performances and magazines, was
also influenced by political subcultures, iconic elements of 60s
counterculture, and their hometown of Ann Arbor. In 1976, after Mike
Kelley and Jim Shaw left DAM and were replaced by the late Stooges
guitarist Ron Asheton and Michael Davis from MC5, DAM entered a new,
punk-driven musical phase. In 1996, the original members of DAM
reunited, which resulted in a tour and appearances in various
exhibitions and music festivals in USA, Europe and Australia.
Hungry for Death captures not only the vision of DAM, it also
effectively conveys the influences that drove DAM's artistic
expression, giving a feel for the elements of inspiration that were
utilised by the collective during the 70s. The walls of the
exhibition are covered by band posters, photographs, flyers,
drawings, magazines, and records. This is accompanied by video and
audio installations, creating an atmosphere of sensory overload,
which in turn reduces and channels the experience, allowing the
visitor to focus on individual aspects of the collective's work.
On Friday 12th February from 11am to 11pm, and Saturday 13th February
from 12pm to 4pm there will be a two-day residency by Hype Williams,
The White Powder Truth Sessions, which will include open invite
improvisation, performances, screenings and motivational talks.
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Hungry for Death is currently showing at [ Space ] until 20th
February. Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm and Saturday 12 - 4pm. Admission
is free. [ Space ], 129 - 131 Mare St, London E8 3RH.
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