Zimoun and Jim Haynes Perform at swissnex
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Archives: Photos courtesy of 23five
In conjunction with Swiss artist Zimoun's first solo exhibition in San Francisco, at Gray Area Foundation for the Arts, he performs live at swissnex San Francisco with special guest Jim Haynes, co-produced by23five, Incorporated.
Zimoun : 25 woodworms, wood, microphone, sound system, 2009 from ZIMOUN VIDEO ARCHIVE on Vimeo.
BioZimounBorn in Switzerland in 1977, Zimoun is an autodidact residing in Bern. His work has been featured in numerous solo and group shows and he has performed throughout Europe, Asia, and North and South America in venues such as the Kunsthalle in Bern, Switzerland, Bitforms, in New York, Ars Electronica in Linz, Austria, Transmediale in Berlin, ISEA Singapore, and Elektra in Montreal. Zimoun recently received an Honorary Mention at Ars Electronica 2010. He’s taken part in everal residencies and served as a guest lecturer at the Zurich University for the Arts (ZHdK), the Geneva University for Art and Design (HEAD), and the School of the Art Institute in Chicago. In 2003, he and graphic designer Marc Beekhuis founded Leerraum [ ], a label, networking hub, and platform for creative exchange among artists. He often collaborates with other artists as well as experts in related fields, for example with the University of Zurich’s AI Lab, Daniel Imboden of Dim-Tech, Pe Lang, and Helena Gough.
Jim Haynes
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