Overview

A reading by New York-based artist Tyler Coburn in central London's newest data storage facility.

Tyler Coburn’s publication and performance, entitled I’m that angel, explore the conditions of how we work on and against the computer, narrated from the perspective of a 'content farmer', an emergent type of online journalist contracted to generate articles based on words peaking in Google Trends.  

As a text, I’m that angel  takes shape as a book of found quotes, trending language, anecdotes, notes and rants. Periodically, Coburn holds readings of this publication at data centres worldwide, previously at the Google Building in New York in 2013 and at Digital Realty in Los Angeles in 2012. This will be his first reading in England. These readings give the audience access to the facilities that compose the physical form of the Internet – to occupy, in short, the sites where 'the cloud' is kept.

The two performances take place at Volta Great Sutton Street, which is central London's first new data centre in a decade. Previously operating as a data centre for twenty-five years (under the ownership of Reuters and BT, amongst others), the 91,000 sq ft site is being completely redesigned and refitted to create one of the most energy efficient data centres in London.

With thanks to Volta Data Centres. 

Booking is essential. Enter the draw to win tickets.

Tickets for this special off-site event are limited. The South London Gallery is operating a special lottery draw system, where by those interested in the event can put their names forward for two tickets. On Wednesday 5 June 2013, names will be drawn at random and those chosen will be contacted to pay the ticket price (£5/£3 conc) and to confirm their attendance for either 21 or 22 June. Please specify when applying for tickets which date you would prefer. 

All attendees of the event must be able to provide a valid photo ID upon arrival at the datacentre (passport, UK Driving licence or company ID with photograph). Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted on site. Persons with biometric engineering implants such as pacemakers are not permitted to enter the centre for their own safety. 

Booking is essential. Enter the draw to win tickets.

Biography
Tyler Coburn (b. 1983) is an artist and writer based in New York. His performances, sound works and installations have been presented at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, London; the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; LAXART, Los Angeles; FormContent, London; and SculptureCenter, New York. 

I’m that angel  tours around Europe during summer 2013.