“In our present time, passing unnoticed is a very recognisable experience. Although the popularity of social media demonstrates our aim for a few minutes of fame, in fact it emphasises the impossibility of this. We can share an experience with friends, with equal minds, but it will only be noticed by that limited group, undetected by the rest of the world.
To pass unnoticed is the defining notion of the Unnoticed Art Festival. It embraces the fact that genuine engagement will be limited to a small group of those involved. I assume that, because of not being perceived by others, because of this public privacy, the performer will experience the connection with the work and with the group more intense.”
– Frans van Lent
Artist Frans van Lent organised Unnoticed Art Festival in May 2014 for the first time. The festival’s location remained secret, which meant there was no intentional public. A group of volunteers carried out 34 performance concepts. With no audience the performances blended in with daily life and stayed ‘unnoticed’. Roekoe M joined with one of their works, ‘scream’.
Curious about the other performances? Check out the website from Unnoticed Art or the publication.