In the New York Times!

In case you missed it, the Great Wall made it big with a feature in the New York Times (Jan. 14, 2012).

Check out the piece by Louise Rafkin here!

Photo: Sarah Rice for the Bay Citizen; Video: "Rotorhead" by Eric Ko

 

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Next Up: All About LOVE (Friday, Feb. 3, 2012)

February 3, 2012
7:00 pmto11:00 pm

Attention all Digital Artists and Short Film-makers: The Great Wall of Oakland is looking for LOVE this month!

That’s right, we’re seeking short (under 7 min), funny, attractive, dynamic, creative motion artworks about LOVE, however you interpret that elusive concept. Be creative and submit your film here! Deadline: January 25, 2012.

For Everyone Else: Stay tuned for a sure-to-be amazing line-up of LOVE films coming soon…..

 

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Next Up: Exquisite Corpse (Fri. January 6th, 2012)

January 6, 2012
6:00 pmto11:00 pm

Exquisite Corpse: a selection of words or images, collectively assembled.

During the early part of the last century, Surrealist artists used this concept as the basis for a parlor game by which one person would draw on paper, fold it to conceal part of the drawing and pass it to the next player who would continue the drawing using only the part that was exposed.

"S Bahn" by Zeitbezogene Medien HAW Hamburg

Unlike the Surrealists, the video artists in this series did not collaborate on our show, but through curation, we have attempted to find design elements or key concepts that connect the artworks in unexpected and amusing ways. Make sure you’re there to follow this very bizarre train of thought!

"La Verdad" by Juan Delcan

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“Bound(less)”: A Huge Success!

Project Bandaloop performing "Bound(less)"

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Project Bandaloop and the Great Wall last weekend during the amazing “Bound(less)” street party extravaganza!

And thank you to Project Bandaloop for choosing the Great Wall as the location for your 20th anniversary party and for sharing your beautiful work with the city of Oakland!  Please come again

Project Bandaloop performing "Bound(less)"

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Next Up: “Celebration of Animation” (Friday, Aug. 5, 2011)

August 5, 2011
8:00 pmto11:00 pm

From computer-generated art to hand-drawn motion graphics, this next show will be a celebration of all things animation. But, if you’re expecting to see your everyday cartoons, you’ll be sorely dissapointed or maybe blown-away.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see the latest in animation!

Also, if you happen to be in Uptown during the day, you might catch Project Bandaloop rehearsing on the Wall!

Project Bandaloop

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Next Up: Tour of the World on the Wall (Friday, May 6)

May 6, 2011
8:00 pmto11:00 pm

Last month, we presented “About Oakland, By Oakland”, an entire show dedicated to this great city and the artists who live and work here.

This month, we’re bouncing off the theme of “place” and taking you on a “Tour of the World” stopping off in such places as Kenya, India, France, Iceland and maybe a stop or two around home.

"Bachna Ae Haseeno" by Anne Marsen

"Kakenya" by Blacklist

And you don’t even have to pack any luggage!

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Next Screening: “Thrill of the Chase” (Friday, June 3, 2011)

June 3, 2011
8:00 pmto11:00 pm

The title of this show says it all. This month on the Wall, watch as predators discover their prey and find adventure within the hunt. Don’t be fooled  - this is not a screening of films one would expect to see on a nature channel but a series of artistic takes on what happens between those doing the chasing and those being sought.

All eleven films differ wildly in their stylistic approach, as well as, the natural realms they explore. It’s a non-violent screening perfect for the whole family.

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Dancers on the Wall: Project Bandaloop

Project Bandaloop on the Great Wall, Sept. 2010 (Photo: Amelia Rudolph)

In case you missed Project Bandaloop breath-taking choreography on the Great Wall last summer, you have another chance to see their amazing work this month. Here is their upcoming rehearsal schedule, so make sure to stop by and give a cheer:

June 23, 2011 – 2-6PM

June 24, 2011 – 10-2PM

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Next Screening: “Projects of Summertime” (Friday, July 1, 2011)

July 1, 2010 8:00 pmtoJuly 1, 2011 11:00 pm

For the second July in a row, the Great Wall will be screening a collection of awe-inspiring films entitled “Projects of Summertime”. As the title suggests, these short documentary-style shorts capture the creative, whimsical, fantastic and far-out projects people find the time to do when the whole world slows down for the blissful summer months.

In this hour-long show, there’s something for everyone – from DIY projects like couture knitting to thrill-chasing sports like free running – don’t miss out!

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We’ll Be Back: 2012!

The Great Wall of Oakland is off on a holiday vacation, but we will be back!

Thank you to all the amazing artists around the world who have generously allowed us to their screen motion artworks and short films during our 11 shows this year. And thanks to Project Bandaloop for celebrating their 20th anniversary with us.

It’s been an incredible 2011. Check back soon for updates on all the exciting shows planned for 2012

Happy Holidays!

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Cancelled: “Street Art”, (Friday, Nov. 4, 2011)

Graffiti Art by Estria Foundation

Due to the recent events in downtown Oakland, the Great Wall has decided not to participate in Friday’s Art Murmur.

The “Street Art” show that was planned with Estria and Friends will be postponed until 2012. Thank you for your support!

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For our last show of the 2011 season, the Great Wall of Oakland is celebrating all types of “Street Art” and featuring the amazing group of internationally-recognized graffiti artists:

***  Estria  ***  Vogue  ***  Apex  ***

Not only will we present an incredible line-up of art videos, showing the wacky ways people make art in the streets, but Estria and friends will grace us with a live graffiti demo before the show. Don’t miss it!

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Up Next: “Fright Night” (Friday, Oct. 7, 2011)

October 7, 2011
8:00 pmto11:00 pm

‘Tis the season for fright!

"Neomorphus" by Animatorio

This first Friday, the Great Wall of Oakland presents “Fright Night”, a curated selection of dark and creepy videos that are sure to delight your dark-side.

The videos explore ‘fear’ from a variety of perspectives – from the cultural influences of modern cinema to the purely visual elicitation of shock, all the way to a scientific exploration of fear by delving into things – spiders, deep waters, and the unknown – that generally scare us all.

While this show is sure to spook, it is appropriate for the whole family. Bring a chair or a blanket and be prepared to jump!

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Next Up: Off the Ground (Friday), Sept. 2, 2011

September 2, 2011
8:00 pmto11:00 pm

In preparation for the 20th Anniversary aerial dance show - Bound(less) by Project Bandaloop – premiering on the Great Wall (Sept. 15-17), the Great Wall brings “Off the Ground” a curated video show about the many ways in which humans literally take flight.

From airplanes to shuttles to birds to humans doing incredible stunts, this is a breathtaking show that takes place largely up in the air.

"Experience in Human Flight" by Betty Wants In

Don’t miss this show or the premiere of Bound(less) later in the month. Both shows are FREE and open to the public!

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Project Bandaloop Presents “Bound(less)” on the Great Wall

September 15, 2011
6:30 pmto11:30 pm
September 16, 2011
6:30 pmto11:30 pm
September 17, 2011
6:30 pmto11:30 pm

Internationally-recognized aerial dance troupe, Project Bandaloop, has chosen the Great Wall as the site to celebrate their 20th anniversary and present the world premiere of “Bound(less)”, a breath-taking feat of aerial performance.

We will shut down the streets for this celebration of dance, live music by Dana Leong and of course, stunning video projections. “Doors” open at 6:30PM and the hour-long show begins at 8:30PM.

Bring a mat or lawn chair for best viewing or check out some of the limited seating on Brown Paper Tickets. Whatever you do, do not miss this spectacular free event of art and fun for the whole family!

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