The unexpected encounter
Manifesto, educational program and library about the encounter and human connections.
Whether a brief moment of eye contact or the first meeting with the love of your life, every form of encounter is a mystery, because you never know ahead of time who you will meet or how you will meet them.
Taking inspiration from writers, thinkers, and artists, this manifesto shares the theory and practice of “the (unexpected) encounter,” with the goal of creating awareness about the importance of encounters.
Miranda July & Richie Jay Benedicto
Services, 2020
After artist Miranda July received an unsolicited phone call from Filipino telemarketer Richie Jay Benedicto, she began a dialogue together, exchanging ideas and performance-based images. July asked Benedicto to respond to prompts, such as reenacting a dream. July was impressed by Benedicto's openness and honesty; she paid her correspondent for her services and provided her with directions.
Source: Miranda July
Would you like to make an addition or contribution? Please contact:
Joran Koster: mail / insta
Ellen Oosterwijk: mail
October 2024
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Text:
Joran Koster
Ellen Oosterwijk
Translation:
Colleen Higgins
Illustrations:
Hilde Speet
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