Press Release
March 31, 2008
University At Buffalo
Department of Visual Studies
For Immediate Release:
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The Womb on Wheels: A Lecture, Performance & Installation
April 5th, 2008
Big Orbit
30d Essex Street, Buffalo, NY
April 5th, 2008 at 8pm
The Womb on Wheels is a traveling installation promoting the possible scenario of a future where the female body is no longer necessary to bear children. Artist Anne Muntges will perform a critical/ satirical lecture as the character June Pickford, creative consultant for Pickford Labs. Pickford Labs is responsible for inventing the Artificial Uterine Container (AUC), which allows for anyone to have access to the technology to grow a fetus outside the female body. The lecture, installation and AUC are intended to stimulate a dialogue surrounding female reproductive issues and the role that scientific and technological advancements play in the debate. The Womb on Wheels project was created in support of Anne Muntges’ MFA Thesis and is supported by the University at Buffalo Visual Studies Program.
There will be a repeat performance of the lecture and installation at 7pm on April 5th at Big Orbit Gallery.
For more information please contact the Artist at:
amuntges@gmail.com
www.portablefetus.com
