Leervoll (Fully Empty): Leerraum’s space for listening Curated by Richard Garet and Andy Graydon With participating artists: Asher Thal-Nir, Fourm, Richard Garet, Andy Graydon, Marihiko Hara, Kenneth Kirschner, Pe Lang, Mahmoud Refat, Zimoun. Saturdays, May 2, 9, 16 & 23 2 - 8PM Free Program: May 2: Richard Garet and Pe Lang May 9: Fourm and Kenneth Kirschner May 16: Mahmoud Refat, Pe Lang + Zimoun and Asher May 23: Andy Graydon and Marihiko Hara Receptions: Saturday, May 2 4PM With Richard Garet and Pe Lang Saturday, May 23 6PM With Andy Graydon and Marihiko Hara Live Performance: Leervoll (Fully Empty): Leerraum’s space for listening With Asher, Richard Garet, Andy Graydon, Kenneth Kirschner Saturday, May 23 8:30PM $7 suggested donation This exhibition focuses on the label Leerraum [ ] as a platform for multi-channel sound releases concerned with ideas of sound in relation to space, silence, structure, and an active process of listening. Leervoll focuses on sonic constructions that explore the possibilities of environment and spatial listening, while also, drawing attention to structure, composition, and material interests. Our focus here is to present the Swiss label Leerraum [ ] as a platform and community of artists exploring and releasing surround sound pieces. Since 2003 Leerraum [ ] has established an identity with a clear interest in such concerns, pioneering the distribution of works beyond the stereo standard to multi-channel works in 4.0, 4.1, and 5.1 surround. The performance series will consist of artists from the label that currently live in the East Coast of the US. This would not only add another dimension to the exhibit but also would increase the flow of visitors to the gallery. Additional information about Leerraum [ ] and its artists may be found at: http://www.leerraum.ch