Splitting the world : distributed performance as document

The present thesis looks at the distributed performance format in light of an emerging document model. It focuses on the possible use of a document model with artistic documentation. It starts out with an overview of the background for this thesis, introducing the institutional connections, and a short overview of distributed performance. The there's a short sub-chapter on terminology, defining and reflecting upon certain relevant terms. Here words such as documentation and performance are elaborated on. The introductory chapter is ended stating an aim for the thesis: “ examining different aspects of an artistic document in order to discuss what an artistic work is, and how to place it within the context of distributed performance”. Then the thesis goes on to focus on the theoretical foundation for the exploration, document analysis and the specific elements thereof. It then goes on to explore the arts based on the theory presented, before it goes on to studying specific artistic performances for the distributed format. The empiric part of this exploration is the participation on and observation of a set of workshops on distributed performance taking place between USA and Scandinavia during the process of writing this thesis. The thesis does not lead to any clear cut answers to what art is, but explores to a certain extent what it can be

Insecticidal gel bait for the decimation of Ctenolepisma longicaudatum (Zygentoma: Lepismatidae) populations in libraries, museums, and archives

The problem of bristletail Ctenolepisma longicaudatum (Zygentoma: Lepismatidae) in libraries, archives, and museums is increasing. It can cause damage to valuable and irreplaceable objects. We describe the effect of the use of insecticidal gel bait (active ingredient: indoxacarb) against C. longicaudatum populations in three libraries, seven archives, and seven museums in Norway and Austria. Pest activity was monitored with sticky traps to evaluate the effect of bait application. Significant declines in pest populations were observed at all locations when small bait droplets were applied either systematically throughout the buildings or strategically close to suspected aggregations. In addition, bait was successfully used to prevent infestation in a new museum building. The cost of treatment, measured by the amount of bait and work hours spent, was low, and bait application was conducted by either the professional pest control technicians or the local integrated pest management (IPM) manager. The use of insecticidal gel bait and its secondary effects is a cost-efficient alternative for population decimation; moreover, the method has a low probability of negative health issues for employees at the treated localities or damage to the objects. The application of bait is discussed in relation to its alignment with other IPM methods in libraries, archives, and museums

Splitting the world : distributed performance as document

The present thesis looks at the distributed performance format in light of an emerging document model. It focuses on the possible use of a document model with artistic documentation. It starts out with an overview of the background for this thesis, introducing the institutional connections, and a short overview of distributed performance. The there's a short sub-chapter on terminology, defining and reflecting upon certain relevant terms. Here words such as documentation and performance are elaborated on. The introductory chapter is ended stating an aim for the thesis: “ examining different aspects of an artistic document in order to discuss what an artistic work is, and how to place it within the context of distributed performance”. Then the thesis goes on to focus on the theoretical foundation for the exploration, document analysis and the specific elements thereof. It then goes on to explore the arts based on the theory presented, before it goes on to studying specific artistic performances for the distributed format. The empiric part of this exploration is the participation on and observation of a set of workshops on distributed performance taking place between USA and Scandinavia during the process of writing this thesis. The thesis does not lead to any clear cut answers to what art is, but explores to a certain extent what it can be

Godsoverføring fra vei til sjø

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