9 Evenings: Kisses Sweeter than Wine
In 1966, Swedish electrical engineer Billy Klüver and American visual artist Robert Rauschenberg gathered 10 avant-garde artists and 30 Bell Labs engineers to participate in a collaborative, multidisciplinary project combining new technologies with theatre, dance, and music. The event, 9 Evenings: Theatre and Engineering, took place at the 69th Regiment Armory in New York from October 13-22, 1966. More than 10,000 people attended the performances. The event led to the founding of the organization Experiments in Art and Technology the following month.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Released
- 1997
Details
Release year: 1997
Storyline
In 1966, Swedish electrical engineer Billy Klüver and American visual artist Robert Rauschenberg gathered 10 avant-garde artists and 30 Bell Labs engineers to participate in a collaborative, multidisciplinary project combining new technologies with theatre, dance, and music. The event, 9 Evenings: Theatre and Engineering, took place at the 69th Regiment Armory in New York from October 13-22, 1966. More than 10,000 people attended the performances. The event led to the founding of the organization Experiments in Art and Technology the following month.
Top credits
- John Cage — Self
- Lucinda Childs — Self
- Öyvind Fahlström — Self
- Alex Hay — Self