COSEY FANNI TUTTI

Another County...

2011-11-27T06:54:00.000-08:00

Long time no blog - an understatement… but I make no excuses or apologies as it's obvious that the huge amount of activities this year (and my comments on Twitter) precluded blogging.... I just forgot in the maelstrom of hopping from one project and country to another.

Yes it's been an extraordinary year, a non-stop train of creative endeavours, a great sense of fulfilment on many levels both artistically and personally. But we need to calm things down a bit to ensure our physical well being. So... Chris and I will primarily be working on the huge project that is 'TG's Desertshore, The Final Report’ for the coming months with the aim to release it late’ish 2012.

Some really, really exciting things are happening next year, the first being the Koenig publication of 'COSEY COMPLEX’, the book of the 2010 ICA event of the same name. Chris and I also have some special live performances planned for 2012 and we’lll announce those as soon as we have them confirmed, probably in February. So I'm totally looking forward to a great 2012.

But right now I'm preparing for the last Carter Tutti performance of 2011 on Dec 3rd in Rome. EVENT LINK. Then it will be a slow wind down to enjoying some pagan festivities and quality time with family.

Pagan blessings everyone.
Stay kind and true.
A calm and happy Cosey x

New Year...

2011-01-11T00:20:00.001-08:00

The ending of 2010 was so sad and cruel but now I'm just beginning to feel the resurgence of positive energies and it feels good. There are so many plans for this year, some that were laid last year and some new exciting projects that we're utterly thrilled about. I'll make sure to post them as soon as all are officially confirmed. In the meantime I have a LOT of work to do for the C&C ICA show on Feb 4th. Back to the studio and a shift in time to our earlier works....fun!

See you on the 4th those who are coming along!
Cosey x

R.I.P. Sleazy

2010-11-27T02:12:00.000-08:00

At the tender age of 20 he introduced himself to me. From that moment on I affectionately called him Sleazy and he became my dear friend, collaborator, experimentalist and explorer of life, loves and beyond. We got up to so many things, created so much music and art together, laughed, cried and caused havoc at times. What wonderful memories. Of all the many people I’ve known he was one of the very few who was genuinely kind with not a trace of malice in him. I can’t express the void his passing has created but in my grief I hold on to his wish not to be sad as he passes over into his next life with his heart melting smile and that arched Sleazy eyebrow.

All the love in my heart and blessings my beautiful Sleazy, I miss you so much. x x x x

Peter ‘Sleazy’ Christopherson 1955 - 2010

Book of condolence at http://unklesleazy.tv
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throbbing-gristle.com
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Statement by Chris Carter & Cosey Fanni Tutti , TG / X-TG
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Peter Christopherson's final blog
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thresholdhouse.com
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flickr.com
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Wikipedia
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Guardian Newspaper Obituary
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independent Newspaper Obituary
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BBC Obituary
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Guardian Music Obituary

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Autumnal Musings

2010-10-16T00:44:00.000-07:00

Well 3 months have passed and so much has happened. Hope everyone has kept up to speed with my activities via my postings, even if I haven't blogged about them all. I'm in the grip of preparations for up coming TG shows right now with most exhilarating moments in the studio trying out new sounds AND Chris just finished making a new sound box for me.
November 1st - very excited that the rereleased Chris & Cosey vinyl albums will be out!!
Keep your eyes peeled for another forthcoming announcement.

I can't see much time to rest between now and next May as there are so many other big projects in the pipeline. A lot of recorded material awaiting final mixing and release. What more can I say? Life is gloriously rich in so many ways.

Cosey

Site Technical Problems

2010-05-13T01:37:00.000-07:00

We've recently discovered a technical glitch with this blog page on www.coseyfannitutti.com where visitors see the raw HTML code... while on its Blogspot mirror page it's business as usual. We are attempting to track down the problem asap but in the meantime please bear with us. If you are viewing this on www.coseyfannitutti.com please use the Blogspot link in the right column to view a clean version of this page.

UPDATE:
problem fixed - see this post on Chris Carter's site

Post Cosey Complex

2010-03-30T08:06:00.000-07:00

It's taken me 2 days to come down from the euphoria of Cosey Complex. Well that and sleeping after the intense day of events then Cosey Club evening that went into the wee hours of Sunday.
I do feel so privileged that so many creatively gifted and wonderful people took part in Cosey Complex. The days events were outstanding for so many reasons, not least for the opportunity to
hear and see such diverse inspired and inspiring works in an atmosphere free of pretension and loaded with the spirit of generosity. The day and evening were truly 'cosey as methodology' in action. My heart felt thanks to everyone involved - Maria Fusco, Richard Birkett, Martin Bax, Clunie Reid, Graham Duff, Anthony Elms, John Duncan, Daniela Cascella, Chris Kraus, Corin Sworn, Diedrich Diedrierichsen, Gerard Byrne, Rob Stone and Zak Kyes for the excellent Reader. Cosey Club was awesome so thank you Richard Clouston, Caoimhe, Jon, Andrew Weatherall, Fixmer McCarthy, Factory Floor and Eve Black Eve White. I was blown away by it all.

So here's some pics for everyone.

a very elated Cosey x

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_carter_/sets/72157623583361071/

Cosey Complex & Cosey Club

2010-03-02T03:01:00.000-08:00

These events take place on 27th March at the ICA, London.

Details and tickets are now online at these links:

Cosey Complex at the ICA

Cosey Club at the ICA

Focussing in

2010-02-21T04:47:00.000-08:00

This year seemed to have a weird stop start feel to it with projects hovering around then falling away. Now focussing in is possible as confirmed exhibitions and events move ever closer. My recent lectures and in conversations have been so enjoyable and thought provoking - new ideas placed to one side while I pay full attention to present works.
I will be announcing live work and exhibitions shortly as soon as dates have been finally confirmed. I'll post all on my web site as well. In the meantime I'll be working hard in my studio and with Chris in our sound studio for a live audio visual installation in Italy at the end of May. Those restless undercurrents of creativity are bringing a fantastic feeling of expectation and excitement. There's nothing quite like it.

Cosey

New Cosey videos online

2010-02-02T02:55:00.000-08:00

Tate Shots have just released a short film of me discussing art and music.

You can view it here: Direct link to Tate Shots
or Subscribe and watch in iTunes

(unfortunately the video above is in Flash format so can’t be played on iPhone/iPod/iPad)

RBMA
The video of my lecture at RBMA on 8th February is now online:
Direct link to my page on RBMA website

(unfortunately the video above is in Flash format so can’t be played on iPhone/iPod/iPad)

It seems some users in certain locations may have problems playing the RBMA video.

Please bear with us while we try to track down the cause.

Years Ending

2009-12-22T08:12:00.000-08:00

Well I've finally managed to wind down after all the activities of this year. Many ups and downs to ride but it's been an amazing year in so many ways. Life just seems to get richer in all its essence. I'm placing 2010 projects carefully to one side, in a state fit to return to after the coming festivities - there's lots happening in the new year.

This is the only time of year I take a proper rest so I will be indulging in all manner of ways. Loving family, friends, good food and movies await.

Looking forward to an awesomely positive 2010.

Cosey xxxx

Oscillating between many pleasures...

2009-10-12T02:05:00.000-07:00

Phew! - two days after the Tate Symposium and I'm feeling that my time allows for some small pleasures now after all the juggling around of project deadlines. The symposium talk I had with Catherine went very well and we addressed some interesting issues, partly in response to the previous talks - particularly by the head of art business studies at Sotheby's. One of the best things about 'in conversations' is that they tend to steer into unexpected territories which is always a bonus for me. The 'Pop Life' show demands deep engagement by those who go see it and especially art critics. Some of the works highlight a fundamental aspect of art since the 70s, the purpose of its production and the cynical marketing of it. The differing approaches of the artists make for a great starting point for discussion that many have chosen to ignore - opting for the obvious outrage.....now where have I seen that before?

Autumn is one of my favourite seasons so I'm basking in the riot of colour leaf fall brings and enjoying nesting for the cold winter months ahead - hot crumpets, good films and RECORDING again!!! Hooray! I've been away far too long.

Cosey

Summer recedes

2009-09-13T10:11:00.000-07:00

So the summer is finally receding and autumnal activities are descending upon me. I'll be installing my work for the Tate exhibition 'Pop Life' in 2 weeks time then going for the PV with friends. I'm really looking forward to the show - there's some great work and I'm in very good company. I may also be doing an on conversation in October as part of the symposium for the exhibition - I'll let you know when and where as things are finalised.

I'm also in two books that are published in the following months: 'Post Porn Politics' in which I talk with Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens, and 'Stanley Picker Gallery Public Lectures on Art. 1: Cosey Fanni Tutti in conversation with Andrew Wheatley' - a transcript of the talk along with photographs of works discussed.

As it gets cold outside I'm longing to get back to recording in the studio. I'm itching to get cracking. There's three sound projects in progress and all so very different to each other not to mention GRISTLEISM of course.... which is on schedule and looking grrrreat.

I'll keep you posted more often now things have calmed down.

Cosey xxxx

Bubbling...

2009-07-05T07:27:00.000-07:00

Feeling pretty chipper after an extended time out after the TG activities. The emotional highs I got from the shows alongside the wonderful energies people brought with them to the shows kept the physical toll of the traveling etc at bay. Then when it all stopped the extent of the fatigue comes through. But it was so so worth it. A HUGE thank you to every one who came to the shows and made them such an amazing experience.

I've been relaxing (alas with interruptions) and am now working on all kinds of projects that will be revealed when they come to fruition or are confirmed. Too much to do really what with all the mundane stuff as well. I need a Cosey clone to do the mundane and keep me sane.
More as and when,

Cosey xxxx

On a high...

2009-06-05T16:41:00.000-07:00

It's been nigh on 6 weeks since I got back from the TG USA shows and I'm feeling pretty damn good and energised again. Lots has been happening in other areas of my work/life which has taken me away from the TG zone. Mainly in the art world with my inclusion in the forthcoming Tate Modern exhibition 'Pop Life' which opens October 1st. I'm thrilled to be in the company of some wonderful works. Also this summer I'll be finishing my new work 'The Szabo Sessions' and continuing to hammer out other budding art projects.

A number of music projects are coming together now which will take up all my time for the rest of this year with plans for live shows in 2010. It's all VERY exciting and fulfilling especially working with new people.

For now, I'm back in the studio working on the upcoming TG shows.
More as I get time to update you all.

Cosey xxxx

Power of healing...

2009-05-14T16:38:00.000-07:00

Thanks for all the positive wishes re my fall. I'm amazed and glad to say that all is healing much faster than I had expected - going by my previous experiences. I can hobble around now and my hand is more 'usable' - I'll be typing with both hands in a coupla days :-). Talking of time marching on .... soon I'll be starting work on my sounds for the new TG piece for Cerith's film. Till then I need to update my web site work on up and coming art/music projects. More about those later. Oh, and I'm Twittering.

Cosey xxxx

Back in the zone...

2009-05-12T16:27:00.000-07:00

I finally feel good and on UK time again. What a difference a week makes. But then I had a fall onto concrete in the garden on Monday and I don't bounce like I used to so I'm resting my sprained wrist and ankle and have an ugly gash on my elbow.
But not boo hooing, just being good so I can get back to normal asap.... like swimming, yoga, playing guitar etc. I bought a new RED cornet because my new black one got dented by careless 'helpers' on the US trip. My red one will travel in its ABS case this time.

ciao for now all,

Cosey xxxx

Somewhere between here and there...

2009-05-03T16:58:00.000-07:00

Phew! What a weird 4 days it's been since I got home. The jet lag, fatigue, TG head cold and euphoria combined to put me in another space for a while - between sleep and consciousness. I'm gradually coming round and assimilating the magnitude of the experiences I had in the US. The shows and audiences were overwhelmingly wonderful. Meeting so many great people on top of all that kind of threw me into overload with a huge grin on my face and a glow within. What more could I ask for? I know I've thanked everyone before but I feel I need to again. THANK YOU for your warmth, enthusiasm and being up for it.

I also met a lot of people I'd corresponded with for many years and myspace friends too. So that leap from virtual into reality was special. BIG love to you all especially Skot, Jim, B & T, Monte, Sasha, Ian, Todd, Chris, Matt, Josh, Ms Xena, Andrew and all.

Lots to do now I'm back but all that can wait till I've rested some more.

Moochy Monday,

Cosey xxxx

NY then UK...

2009-04-27T16:59:00.000-07:00

Thank you everyone for all the positive loving thoughts for me. I'm lying in bed in New York hotel now - seems a common theme going on here :-)

Really looking forward to the show tonight. It will be weird that it's the last one of the US tour so I'll no doubt let rip!

See you at the show those who will be there and HUGE thank you to everyone who came to the other shows. It's been an amazing time.

Cosey xxxx

Exhaustion

2009-04-25T16:00:00.000-07:00

Woah, after the extreme energy 2 shows and signing yesterday and meeting everyone I was utterly exhausted and felt ill. It was all I could do to get into bed. Felt very weird indeed so I'm staying in bed until sound check call today.
There's another 2 shows and signing so I'll pace myself.

Breakfast calls.

Cosey xxxx

Me in the USA...

2009-04-22T16:01:00.000-07:00

Phew! I'm having a great time. So many wonderful people and the shows have been such high energy moments.

Thanks to everyone who has come along so far and made the evenings complete.

San Francisco tomorrow night - can't wait.

Cosey xxxx

Important TG news!

2009-04-13T16:02:00.000-07:00

The venue for the TG CHICAGO shows has been changed due to parishioners concerns about TG playing at their church.

Chris is updating the TG site as I type so check it out for full details.
Our apologies to all you TG people. Spread the word!

Cosey xxxx

Here we come!

2009-04-12T16:03:00.000-07:00

OK I'm primed and preened and slathered myself in cocoa butter. Tomorrow I'll be in New York at the start of the TG USA tour. Tizzy cat is a little suspicious that the house sitter (and her cat sitter) is in residence - they don't get on too well :-/
Excited to be seeing everyone again - or for the first time after many years of correspondence. Monte, B&T, Skot and Jim, Chris Connelly, Todd, Richard and Bob, Sasha and her beau Ian, Robert, Miss Xena Geo, Gristleizer squad and all see you very soon!!!

kiss kiss bang bang.

Cosey xxxx

My Gristleizer Has Departed

2009-03-30T16:03:00.000-07:00

The only (and as far as we know the last) surviving original Gristleizer died last week, it was my own model from 1977. Chris and I were about to start running some test on it for Charles Howes, who is designing and making the new Gristleizer reproductions, when it spluttered and stopped working. No amount of coaxing, encouragement or new batteries would revive it. Pretty good going for a 32 year old hand-made unit but sad nevertheless...

Condolences and/or comments for my departed Gristleizer can be left here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_carter_/3385410712/

Cosey xxxx

Cosey on Twitter

2009-03-19T17:04:00.000-07:00

Just to let you all know I'm also now on Twitter.

If you'd like to 'Follow' my occasional Tweets I can be found here:
http://twitter.com/coseyfannitutti

Cosey xxxx

Solstice Love

2008-12-22T16:50:00.000-08:00

Well I've finally got around to saying "HAVE A HAPPY FESTIVE TIME TO YOU ALL".
In between all the projects that had to be finished off - or taken to a point at which I can return to them in January, I've been preparing for the Solstice. It's a time people either love or are indifferent to and I love it - I guess because of happy magical childhood memories and then lots of grown up good xmuss times too. The rotten stinking cold/sore throat virus I've been struggling with is finally subsiding just in time. Hooray! So here's to warmth, love peace and happiness all round - goddess knows we all need that more than cheap consumer goods.

Rise up 2009 we're gagging for a spirited positive axis shift.

Cosey xxxx

Never ending...

2008-11-13T07:12:00.000-08:00

It's been such an intense year that when I look back at what has gone on I realise I've unwittingly been thinking half the events took place last year. I must admit that the lists of deadlines seemed to be never ending as one got fulfilled to be replaced by another yet I have been happily feeding off the activities with great enthusiasm and excitement. It's always been the case that from such maelstroms come many creative satellites and meetings with old and new wonderful people. Of course the price is stress and exhaustion and I think (despite some health hiccups along the way) I've managed to ward off anything really untoward. I guess you learn damage limitation skills - well you have to - and I don't see the point of doing this if it's not positive and fun. What has been uplifting is the experience of the very new and inspiring. After all my years as an artist in these past few years I have seen and heard new works that blow me away - I can't tell you how awesome that feels.Working on the John Cage remix was a true joy then our weekend was blessed with a visit from Richard (Chartier) and Bob. Now I'm looking forward to Terry (Millimetre) arriving this week to work on some tracks with us and then I'm off to Rome with Chris for my talk at the British School at Rome.After that I'm gearing up (or is it down) to devote the whole of December to relaxing.... which includes the new art projects I'm working on so they will see the light of day next year. Life is rich and beautiful.Cosey xxxx

This year has zoomed past...

2008-08-01T09:09:00.000-07:00

This year has zoomed past in a blur and I can't believe it's nearly September. I don't know why my life is full of frustration at not having enough time to do everything I want, but then I do prefer having more than less time on all levels. The Carter Tutti and TG shows earlier this year overlapped which meant having to be in two different mind sets - that was weird at times.

But I've got to the point that so much has happened I can't begin to remember exactly what. Whether that's a good thing or not I have no idea, so I'll settle for what I can drag from the back of my mind when needs be.

This summer has been the first in about 5 years that I've managed to stay at home for an extended period and that's been wonderful. Although I had projects to finish with Chris and for TG none of that demanded my having to be away so I got time to sit in the garden and enjoy the company of our resident birds, bees, hedgehogs and other creatures great & small. Simple pleasures after such a busy 6 months.

Our Feral Vapours film has been held up again because of all the other unexpected events and interesting projects that demanded our attention but we're determined to immerse ourselves again next month when we return to filming once more. That's what's exciting me most at the moment. It will be released in its own good time.

I've been thrilled at the great reception of COH PLAYS COSEY and I'll be beginning work on the sister album COSEY PLAYS COH later this year.

The TG & Cerith Wyn Evans audio sculpture collaboration: 'A=p=p=a=r=i=t=i=o=n' is now complete and has far exceeded all our expectations. It's being shipped to Japan for the Yokohama 2008 Triennale which opens on 13th September. It's very difficult to explain the wonderful experience so here's a little info:

LINK: Yokohama Triennale 2008

LINK: Video clip of testing A=p=p=a=r=i=t=i=o=n

It seems like September is time when things kick off again as then I'm back in the studio recording with Chris, doing a remix for Excepter and then working on contributing some vocals for our friend Terry's new album. Then I'll also be returning to working on my new Art edition of photographic sets of prints. I'm sure I've forgotten something along the way but suffice to say there's much fun ahead!

Signing off till later,

Cosey xxxx

Almost back from the abyss...

2008-04-08T07:08:00.000-07:00

My very best to everyone who has visited here. As many will know by now, since my last posting I've spent the best part of December and this year ill which has set me back with many projects. Many thanks to all who have posted comments, sent cards, flowers, messages and emails wishing me well. They really did cheer me up. Now I'm slowly getting back to full health when I can begin working in earnest on my new photographic art works. I'll also be working on preparations for the Carter Tutti European concerts this year. When the concerts are confirmed I'll post them here and subscribers to our newsletter will receive info. Pre production on the Feral Vapours film is under way and we'll be working on it throughout the year between other projects. Hoping to release it in the autumn/winter period.

I'm also very happy to announce that the COH PLAYS COSEY collaboration album was released March 6th on Raster Noton label (Raster Noton website) and later this year I hope to begin work on the sister album COSEY PLAYS COH. There are some TG gigs in the pipeline (Throbbing Gristle myspace and Throbbing Gristle web site). So with these amongst other interesting events and opportunities that arise, 2008 is pretty much spoken for and I'm reeling with anticipation.

So I'm back in mind and spirit but the body energies have still to catch up :-).

Cosey xxxx

Calm and sunshine...

2007-06-17T07:13:00.000-07:00

Well I finally feel like I've re connected with my self after all the flurry of TG activities.
The intensity of creative flow and physical demands have been a real challenge but I must say that Sleazy's stay here in our home was an utter pleasure. Things cranked up several notches the few weeks prior to the Tate when the TG machine seemed to have a life of its own driving us forward with relentless momentum. Hence the exhilarating feelings I felt for the Tate and ICA events which were already so much a part of me. Presenting our work to the welcoming arms of those who attended felt so right. So I must thank you all for embracing all that we brought to you.

I'm catching up on my solo and Carter Tutti projects - now starting with a 7" cover version, preparing for another exhibition, continuing my project with COH and generally mooching around wandering into the garden to pick those ripening juicy strawberries.

Happy and calm.............

Cosey xxxx

Exciting and enthralling...

2007-02-21T16:14:00.000-08:00

We've had a really intense month of recording to finish our new CARTER TUTTI album (Feral Vapours Of the Silver Ether) which has been inspiring, exciting and enthralling. It's felt wonderful to be at full creative thrust totally immersed in our own material. Just the final mastering and tweaks now!

I'm off to Los Angeles tomorrow to install my work in the MOCA exhibition WACK! and to stay with friends relaxing and enjoying their warmth and treasured company.

Cosey xxxx

New Year begins...

2007-01-01T07:16:00.000-08:00

As 2007 begins Chris and I are quietly re-accumulating energies after the trauma of the last 3 weeks when we faced with nearly losing Nick. Thankfully we have come through the worse and he is beginning to shine again. It's been a seesaw of tremendous emotional highs and lows, a steep learning curve in resolve and physical strains and stresses. But enough of what has now been overcome and onward to brightness and laughter. I'm truly looking forward to and relishing the new positive and creative challenges that we'll begin working on shortly.

HOORAY!!!!

Cosey X...

P.S.
just a step back as I wanted to thank EVERYONE who texted, emailed and sent via mail their blessings for Nick. You have no idea how much that meant to us. x

Downtime...

2006-11-28T07:18:00.000-08:00

Apologies if I haven't answered your messages but I just haven't been around and can't keep up with them. Suffice to say I read them all and am so very happy to hear from everyone. Lucy's visit last week was a delight in all ways not least for the fact that we had a very productive 4 days and completed the project all but the art work and finer points. I'll put up news of the release when I have dates etc. I'm gearing up (or is it winding down) - anyway I'm preparing for pagan festivities as it's the one time of year Chris and I actually do nothing but indulge ourselves and escape from all demands. Time to snuggle down with family, cats and friends and recharge the batteries.

Bye for now, more later.

Cosey xxxx

Infused...

2006-06-01T07:22:00.000-07:00

The last few months have been so infused with the core that is myself that I feel at home once again. Working on the new (Carter Tutti) album has been an utter delight and all the blessed coincidences signal that all is well and true.
So as projects from earlier in the year subside and I begin new collaborations with wonderful inspiring people I'm feeling invigorated and excited. It's great to look ahead and see thrills and new challenges. So, I'm feeling very good and wondering what else I could possibly add to this diary entry when that is more than enough for anyone.

Cosey xxxx

Collecting my thoughts...

2005-11-04T17:23:00.000-08:00

I have that stunned feeling now I've momentarily ceased. Or should I be saying I have seized time to collect my thoughts? Either way I have had to extract myself from the eye of the storm of activities. We have had such an intense time with many wonderful energies of friends and family sharing our home relaxing and working. The house is charged in the most positive and vibrant way.
Alas all plans to begin a new CARTER TUTTI album have been thwarted due to work on TG projects taking longer than expected and now with the Berlin TG concerts in December it looks like we won't begin full on new work until February 2006.

I completed 'Licking the Juice', a solo track for the Chicks on Speed compilation 'Girl Monster' which is due for release in February 2006. In between finishing the new TG album, I've been organising the materials for the TG Berlin exhibition ('Industrial Annual Report') and also working on my own Art projects for up coming exhibitions at Triennial at Tate Britain next March and Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles in March 2007. More details on all these events will be put up on my site and sent to those on our email subscriber list.
I was thrilled to be awarded the Trace John Boehme Lifetime Achievement Award for Past and Continuing Performance Art by Trace Gallery, Cardiff. Nice to be recognised for previous and present deeds.
Thanking you people so much!

Cosey xxxx

Time escapes me...

2005-04-03T16:26:00.000-07:00

It’s been so long since I posted news on what’s been happening but time escaped me as I rushed from project to project and then caught up on sleep. The events of the past year have really challenged me in many ways and I’m thankful. Geff’s empty space still flickers with a peaceful energy. Life continues to deliver surprises and makes me feel that as I grow I begin to question more, rather than less. Knowledge and experience seem to create a need for more of the same which is both a joy and a curse. Life is sweet and I feel like I could burst with the utter ecstacy of it at times.
January and February were taken up with preparations for our CARTER TUTTI concert for M.O.C.A in Los Angeles. The concert was wonderful, so many thanks to everyone who was present and shared such a special time with us. I’m excitedly working on a show for the Van Abbe Museum, Eindhoven which will open on May 7th. Collating all the material is intense but I’m relishing it.

After this I’ll be presenting (for one night only) ‘Selflessness 2’ at TRACE Gallery in Cardiff which will be the first time any of these series of art actions has been seen.

I’m rubbing my hands with glee at the thought of beginning a new CARTER TUTTI album in the summer. More diary news after this I suspect. But don’t hold me to it.

All details on projects mentioned can be found on the news page.

Cosey xxxx

A whirlwind...

2003-11-23T07:28:00.000-08:00

Time to regularly update my site has escaped me... yet again.
This year has been a whirlwind to say the least, full of activities of every description. There have been big changes and shifts going on which at times seemed overwhelming, but they are all begining to make sense. There have been so many great times this year where would I begin if I were to tell it all? The public events are all on the site and more or less speak for themselves but they are only a part of what has taken place. I've met and got to know some truly special people and that fills me with utter joy and faith in humanity. It's been a roller coaster ride of a year... if that could describe it... thrilling, exciting but had to hold on tight at times.
Wouldn't have it much different either... well maybe a bit calmer for a while so I can enjoy some R&R.

Cosey xxxx

Fulfilling yet frustrating...

2003-04-07T07:49:00.000-07:00

So far this year has already been very fulfilling (and sometimes frustrating) in so many ways. New sound equipment purchases have triggered new ideas for fothcoming releases and I’m continuing work on my ‘Selflessness’ action project which will be completed this year. Many more thrilling things in the pipeline but I’ll reveal more about those later.

Cosey xxxx

A significant year...

2003-01-01T07:51:00.000-08:00

At last there's time to sit and catch up with myself. I can't remember all that happened in 2002 but I must say I really enjoyed the rest that Xmas gave us.
Last year was significant for me in many ways not least for the fact that it saw my return to art actions. Sometimes things just fall into place and you don't even notice. That's what happened with and what was so wonderful about my two art actions at Disneyland and Beachy Head. I've been working on their documentation and will continue with two further actions in 2003 that will complete my 'Selflessness' project.
The TG24 project dominated much of last year but the end result has been more than worth the work and time it demanded. It's also been a strange year as far as looking back like this is concerned but TG being so long ago meant I found I had a refreshingly different perception of it all.
Chris and I had a really great time playing our concert in Antwerp in November. It was one of those moments when time seems to just fly past because you are so engrossed in the act of creating. It felt so right and flowed so well that when it ended it I felt I'd been awoken from a dream. And now I'm itching to get in the studio again and work on a new CTI album, my new EAR 4 CD, collaborations and video. Oh yes, compiling our Antwerp video really got us both excited about working with visuals again so expect to see some new material in 2003.
More later...

Cosey xxxx

Selflessness...

2002-07-23T07:53:00.000-07:00

Our wonderful holiday in Los Angeles was a welcome break after a busy start to 2002 and also as a re-energiser prior to beginning our next projects. The first of the 'SELFLESSNESS' live art actions took place in Disneyland on the 2nd May with the assistance of Chris Carter, Skot Armstrong and Russell Dorward. I have been working on the documentation and presentation in between all else that I have in progress.
The second 'SELFLESSNESS' live art action took place on Beachy Head at approximately 6am on the 12th July. Only myself and Chris were present for this funerary art action, in the stillness and tranquility that only dawn brings. This special action was well documented.
Thankfully the TG/Industrial re launch releases are nearing completion, we can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel now.
I'm also currently working on an ongoing and very enjoyable collaboration with Chris Carter of a photographic work in progress. So far we have given it the working title of 'Room Service'.
The representation of my 1970's sex magazine 'CONFESSIONS' is now finalised. There will be a hard back deluxe numbered and very limited edition, and also a soft cover edition. I will be posting information on when and where it will be available in the coming months. We are comsidering offering a subscription service for obtaining this book. For serious enquiries regarding the deluxe hard back edition please contact: CABINET.
I recently attended the wonderful 'Artist/Model' exhibition at the I.C.A. with photographic works by Fergus Greer of Leigh Bowery and Richard Kern's photographs of girls. The focus of the exhibition was the exploration of the complex relationship between the artist and model. I took part in a panel discussion with Richard Kern, Lucy McKenzie (artist and occasional Kern model), Geoff Nicholson (writer) and I.C.A. director and curator Matthew Higgs. The talk was both interesting and revealing in terms of how the artist regards the model in relationship to the work of art that is being jointly created and particularly with my own work in the 1970's in which I was both artist and model. I'm also very excited about a new collaboration with Lucy Mckenzie, which we will be working on later this year.

Back to recording soon with diversions into collating the live action works in preparation for presentation. My new CD EAR 4, the next in the continuing Electronic Ambient Remix series is set (optimistically) for release late this year or early 2003. Check out my events and actions pages to catch up on what has been happening alongside everything else already mentioned.

Cosey xxxx

Frantically busy...

2002-04-03T16:54:00.000-08:00

I've had a frantically busy year so far which has left no time to actually tell anyone about what has been going on. Hopefully people have been catching up via the Chris & Cosey site and Chris' bits of news. We have just finished two collaborative tracks with Mortal Loom and have two more collaborations scheduled for this year. After these we will be concentrating on recording two new albums and EAR4. In between we'll be working on the TG/Industrial Records relaunch - a not unsubstantial project in itself.

I have been working on a re-presentation of one of my (many) 1970's sex magazines and have yet to decide on the final format this will take. It is very near completion.

In May I begin my 'Selflessness' live art series with the first action taking place in Los Angeles. When all the actions have been completed and taken 'form' they will be presented for public viewing.

Cosey xxxx