When a scientific experiment fails, this is useful public knowledge. When an art project fails, it is generally to the great embarassment of the artist/s involved and any public discussion is consciously avoided. But what might we learn from discussing our artistic failures? What is so horrible about failure? Why does our culture cover it up with such vigor? American culture glories in images of success, upward mobility, achievement. At the very least a homogeneous normal is acceptable, but what is lauded is a relentless progress towards success. In the face of this, how do we deal with our failures? Do we have to see them as worthless or shameful? Can failure be recouped as a space for resistance, individual growth, or a stand for culture that embraces difference?

Platform2 invites you to a one-night, participatory support group to see what we can learn from our artistic failures.

@ Platform2 (via ArtSake)

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