Semiotics of the Kitchen: An Audition
Synopsis
In 2003, Rosler announced an open call for a live re-staging of her 1975 video Semiotics of the Kitchen, to be held at the Whitechapel Gallery in London, for A Short History of Performance, Part II. Twenty-six women — actors, artists, curators, and museum staff among them — participated in a rotating performance of the work. On three sets stocked with kitchen utensils, the participants enacted the work in front of an audience, while their performances also appeared on monitors throughout the gallery. At the end of the performance, the three groups of women came together to present the last few gestures of the video — including its final shrug. Semiotics of the Kitchen: An Audition documents the preliminary rehearsals with Rosler and the public event, the “audition.”
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 2011
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martha Rosler
- Original Title
- Semiotics of the Kitchen: An Audition
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martha Rosler
Department Leadership Roster
Martha Rosler
Director
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What is Semiotics of the Kitchen: An Audition about?
In 2003, Rosler announced an open call for a live re-staging of her 1975 video Semiotics of the Kitchen, to be held at the Whitechapel Gallery in London, for A Short History of Performance, Part II. Twenty-six women — actors, artists, curators, and museum staff among them — participated in a rotating performance of the work. On three sets stocked with kitchen utensils, the participants enacted the work in front of an audience, while their performances also appeared on monitors throughout the gallery. At the end of the performance, the three groups of women came together to present the last few gestures of the video — including its final shrug. Semiotics of the Kitchen: An Audition documents the preliminary rehearsals with Rosler and the public event, the “audition.”
Who directed Semiotics of the Kitchen: An Audition?
Semiotics of the Kitchen: An Audition was directed by Martha Rosler.
Who stars in Semiotics of the Kitchen: An Audition?
The principal cast of Semiotics of the Kitchen: An Audition includes Not specified.
When was Semiotics of the Kitchen: An Audition released and how long is it?
Semiotics of the Kitchen: An Audition was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 10m.