Cosey Fanni Tutti

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