Promenade of Visual Flâneurs/Flâneuses
FAQs
Deadline October 15
What is a Flâneur/ Flâneuse?
A Flâneur/ Flâneuse is a Stroller, Saunterer, Wanderer, Boulevardier who strolled in Paris in the 19th Century detached from society with no other purpose than to be an acute observer of society. AiOP 2019: INVISIBLE Promenade of Visual Flâneurs/ Flâneuses will be our spectacle for the public to observe.
Why a Promenade?
It’s time to take to the street in style! AiOP 2019 INVISIBLE curator LuLu LoLo’s artistic practice is rooted in public spectacle. Growing up in Italian East Harlem, LuLu witnessed the elaborate church processions that inspired her art. In her early work she created elaborate thematic sculptural headpieces that she wore as if she were in a church procession. LuLu has a passion for promenades, processions, and parades—each have their own rhythm and theme. In 2011, LuLu organized the Centennial Procession for the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire: The Procession of 146 Shirtwaists and Named Sashes for the 146 mostly young immigrant women who died in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire on March 25, 1911.
What is the Promenade of Visual Flâneurs / Flâneuse?
It is an opportunity for visual and performance artists, poets, hula hoopers, dancers, baristas, lovers, jugglers, clowns, invisible dogs, activists, chefs, anyone and everyone to stroll and proudly share their respective creations across 14th Street, Manhattan, NYC.
What the Promenade of Visual Flâneurs/Flâneuses is not:
A marching parade
When is the Promenade?
Saturday, October 19, 2-4 pm
Sunday, October 20, 2-4 pm
Where is the Promenade?
Across 14th Street, Manhattan, NYC from Campos Plaza (near Avenue C) to 14th Street Park at Tenth Avenue.
Who can participate?
Anyone or a group who is 60 years old or older or has an intergenerational partner who will stroll their creation across 14th Street or anyone who would like to represent an artist’s work in memorial.
How will you know if I’m 60 years old or older (and/or not a proxy)?
Oh, we’ll know, and immediately escort you (gently) to the dreaded 15th Street. Yuk!
How can I participate?
Email us at invisibleaiop2019@gmail.com with Promenade in the subject line by October 15 and this information in the body of the email:
1) A contact/point person’s name 2) Your age 3) Your creation 4) Will you have a proxy 5) Saturday or Sunday or BOTH 6) How many blocks do you want to walk.
You or your collective will be assigned a specific entry point, day and time via email. You will check in with one of our Promenade Marshalls (in bright yellow vests) and proceed to walk west.
Where does the Promenade end?
The final gathering place will be at W 14th Street Park at Tenth Avenue.
Designated /Starting Sites on 14th Street at 2 or 3pm:
Campos Plaza Downtown (only 2pm)
Second Avenue (Uptown / East Side)
University Place Downtown West Corner
Seventh Avenue Uptown East Side Corner
Ninth Avenue Downtown East Side Corner
What should I do to prepare?
Decide on your style of strolling. Here are some ideas:
Saunter, Sashay, Skip, Scamper, Slapstick, Spin, Stonewall, Stray, Swirl, Snoop, Swash, Sham, Shantay, Split, Sway, Stride, Skuttle, Sally, Steer, Schlepp, Step, Stretch, Slog, Slay, Stumble, Scram, Snake, Slap, Stagnate, Straggle, Sprangle, Shoehorn, Spill, Skulk, Squash, Snap, Stew, Slather, Stray, Shepard, Sketch, Show, Scour, Sail, Sod, Sightsee, Span, Splash, Slabber, Scramble, Scarper, Swerve, Spoil, Scatter, Shed, Slop, Strike, Stop, Slink, Shatter, Swashbuckle, Sidle, Steward, Strip, Squish, Squander, Stay, Settle, Shower, Skidoo, Skurry, Scoot, Slam, Sling, Scat, Shiver, Shoo, Start, Scale, Stage, Shoulder, Slip, Sport, Shove, Skirr, Smuggle, Shift, Swoop, Skid, Scutter, Skim, Spatter, Scud, Sweep, Skate, Stream, Skitter, Swim, Stir, Stream, Spring, Scheme, Squirm, Stravaig, Swan, Stump, Straddle, Socialize, Shudder, Shirk, Stooge, Showcase, Spruik, Swank, Spritz, Swagger, Scorch, Swish, Shock, Sauté, Spook, Suspend, Sunder, Sew, Slither, Splosh, Suggest, Serve, Squirt, Showboat, Stalk, Swell, Speed, Safari, Span, Slalom, Skirt, Spread, Slip, Spout, Slouch, Sortle, Support, Shamble, Swither, Surge, Stall, Struggle, Shilly-Shally, Scrounge, Sprawl, Slosh, Squelch, Spatter, Swamp, Splinter, Spurt, Skylark, Savor, Scuffle, Slough, Slapdash, Seesaw, Sleaze, Shuffle, Soft Shoe Shuffle, Slide, Sneak, Shamble, Soar, Stamp, Stomp, Strut, Stride, Swagger, Sprint, Streak, Snailspace, Slouch, Skedaddle.
