In 1999, culture-jamming activists the Yes Men set up gwbush.com, which spoofed W.’s real website and pointed out his hypocrisies. When asked about the prank, Bush delivered the unforgettable response, “There ought to be limits to freedom.” Tonight, the notorious duo (most recently using the aliases of Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno) demonstrate their disinformation techniques by giving a talk and assuming different guises. (Those unfamiliar with the Yes Men’s antics should rent their self-titled 2003 documentary, in which they pass themselves off as spokespersons for the World Trade Organization, among other feats.) They’re joined by fellow pot-stirrer Tara Mateik, who discusses his current project “Putting the Balls Away,” an exploration of gender via a re-enactment of the famous “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Part of the new-media arts organization Rhizome.org’s 10th Anniversary Festival.
(Switzer)

Price Info: $7–$10

Tue 6:30pm
Tue, Oct 17, 06:30 pm