Tetsuo Kogawa, Sat 21 March, 15:40-16:10, The Arches

Who

Radio art pioneer, performance artist and author of over 30 books of media-art theory. He started the mini-FM boom in Japan that led to 1,000's of community radio stations.

What

Tetsuo performs with hand built mini-FM/ VLF/ UHF transmitters, which react to interference in the atmosphere and the electrical impedance of his hands as he moves them; much like a theremin.

Why

His performances have a homemade charm to their vibrating, physical, electronic drones. His radio art is a form of social practice, a statement in opposition to mass media and of the value of expressing subjectivity through a constant process of reinvention8.

8To get the full picture, come along to one of his radio party workshops, or his talk – see the Extras page for dates/ times/ places.