[artinfo] Fwd: Fluxus East- Budapest absense

[St. Auby Tamas]

Begin forwarded message:

> From: larry miller <onlyonelm at yahoo.com>
> Date: 2008. március 13. 12:09:05 GMT+01:00
> To: rona.kopeczky at lulu.hu, balazskat at gmail.com, artpool at artpool.hu,  
> ego at inarcadia.de, archiviofconz at tiscali.it, cloudsmith at aol.com,  
> ericandersen at attglobal.net, iput at c3.hu
> Subject: Fluxus East- Budapest absense
> Reply-To: onlyoneLM at yahoo.com
>
> Dear Friends,
>
> After much thought about the complications surrounding the possibility
> of my attending “Fluxus East” in Budapest – an event I very much  
> looked
> forward to participating in, and the opening of a Bob Watts show at
> Artpool – I have concluded from the complicated circumstances I have
> heard from there, and events that demand my attentions here in New
> York, that I must make the decision I cannot come to Budapest. After
> many emails of correspondence and creative financial attempts by the
> Ludwig Museum, Artpool and Petra Stegmann, it is clear that time has
> run out for me to arrange what I personally need to offer a fair
> contribution to this wonderful show which represents many great
> artists.
>
> Certainly I wanted to come to enjoy the exhibition, the events with  
> the
> audience, and jolly times with my friends in a city I can only  
> imagine.
> I hope another chance may come one day. Krakow was wonderful for many
> reasons, one of most surprising of which was that my native country of
> birth contributed to the finances, helping make it possible to be
> there. Unfortunately the American resources allocated to the arts in
> Hungary do not enjoy a similar strategic argument to support my
> presence. The dollar is becoming like Monopoly money – a game that is
> not so funny anymore. Things may change here, with a little political
> common sense, viral intelligence and luck.
>
> I thank each and all of you who have supported my desire to
> participate. I know that you have a cadre of excellent artists to draw
> from to bring live action and excitement to the exhibition – notably,
> your own St. Auby Tamas – and I am sure he is ready for creative
> action.
>
> A special note to Artpool – Thank You for your many efforts to make  
> the
> trip possible and I hope you have not lost so much of your time- which
> is always so valuable. If so, please take my apologies. I appreciate
> your persistent work and wish you a very successful Bob Watts show of
> the Flux–Med donations from Francesco Conz.
>
> A special note to Francesco and Artpool- I said I will write an essay
> within the stated length of words for the catalog and I will honor  
> that
> as I make efforts to pen a text worthy of Bob’s work which adds
> something more to what has been already said. Sara Seagull, co-manager
> of Bob’s work, will work with me on the text. However, it is  
> imperative
> that I know the VERY LATEST DEADLINE for this text- as I am an artist,
> and think like one, while I am not a professional wordsmith with  
> skills
> of writing allowing me to work at blinding deadline speed. Please get
> back to me as soon as possible on this deadline and give us AS MUCH
> TIME as possible. I have the idea in mind, but it then happens
> brick-upon-brick to become a solid text.
>
> Geoff, I will be in touch about where we are going with the text so  
> our
> contributions will be compatible.
>
> Thank you, as I send my sad regrets.
> Have a great opening, exciting events and memorable times. (You may
> send photos if you like)
>
> Larry Miller