Dissonant Counterpoint
In occasion of Diana Policarpo’s exhibition »Dissonant Counterpoint« at KV – Verein für Zeitgenössische Kunst Leipzig, curated by Anna Jehle and Juliane Schickedanz, we were invited by to develop a publication on Johanna Magdalena Beyer.
»Johanna Magdalena Beyer (*1888 Leipzig, †1944 New York) was most likely the first woman to compose for electronic instruments such as the theremin. One of her most important works is her unfinished, political opera ›Status Quo‹ which she began in 1938. Conceived in four acts, its central motifs explore both social criticism and utopianism. Only the opening and the end of the piece, titled ›Music of Spheres‹, are still extant as musical scores, whereas other parts have only survived as graphical notations or sketches.
Johanna M. Beyer’s passion for astrology and political activism form the springboard for Diana Policarpo to recreate Beyer’s personhood, life story and her unfinished music in her artwork.« — KV Leipzig
Artzine with following inserts: offset printed mirror postcard; folded, three color riso printed poster and offset printed sticker.
Authors
Franziska Brandt, Moritz Grünke, Anna Jehle, Juliane Schickedanz
Year
2017
Length
44 pages
Cover
Softback
Binding
Staple binding
Dimensions
20.5 × 28cm
