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The x-initiative is (for now) a non-profit art entity with a simple goal to inspire and challenge us to think about new possibilities for experiencing and producing contemporary art. The charmingly experimental intentions of “reaching across traditional boundaries” by providing a framework of investigation based in a quick responsiveness to the cultural shifts taking place around us is most appropriately realized by the pre-established life-span of the organization. The x-initiative is organized into three phases starting from Spring 2009 through Winter 2010.

Each of the phases, their accompanying artists, lectures and events are all suggestions of the durational sort and when conceptually compiled and reflected upon, as a curatorial whole, clearly represent the changing landscape of contemporary art. However, this sort of ‘changing’ in the landscape of contemporary art, is to a degree, a constant in so far as the reciprocal energy needed by artists, organizations, galleries and curators, isn’t always available, therefore rendering the inert qualities of these endeavors durational, by nature. [i.e. how many galleries and/or institutions have you seen open and close in the life-span of your attention for contemporary art?]

My favorite of the events listed on x-initiatives site is [ironically] ArtTable presents BLOG THIS! Blogging the contemporary arts, a panel discussion, 6:30 PM, 1/15.

And thus, I’d actually like to propose that all start-up arts organization design their operations to live for only one year. Perhaps this strategy might encourage more practically resourceful, thoughtfully designed operations and ideally more engaged receptions? If anything, it will help prepare those instigators involved, for the death of the organization upon inception, giving them a more vital relationship with creating something strong enough to survive longer, and a more palpable taste of acknowledgement during the grieving period.

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