Performances

In this unique live conversation moderated by film writer and producer Heather Buckley, Joe Coleman will investigate a series of films and the ways that concepts of high and low art intersect in and around them. The first will be Gerald Kargl’s Angst (1983) and JohnParker’s Dementia aka Daughters of Horror (1955) —exploring the serial killer story. Godard’s Alphaville (1965) and Ed Wood Jr.’s Plan 9 From Outer Space (1959) —a comparison of cast and similar iconography over both works. Sam Peckinpah’s The Wild Bunch (1969) and Charles Brabin’s Beast of the City (1932) —a look at the depiction of violence; realism vs expressionism. And finally, an exploration of autopsy as performance and in cinema, the trained hand vs. the Outsider.

Tue. Sep. 11, 2018

The Doorway to Joe: The Art of Joe Coleman
Thursday, July 12, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Green-wood Cemetery Brooklyn

A Conversation with the Artist

Renowned iconoclast and painter Joe Coleman sits down for a conversation with Harold Schechter, professor of American literature and popular culture at CUNY’s Queens College. The reception will include an exclusive sneak peak of the upcoming feature documentary about Joe.

This program is presented in partnership with Morbid Anatomy.

Joe is interviewed by writer and traveller Anthony Bourdain, as Tony takes a personal journey through this formerly bohemian New York City neighborhood, as he meets, shares meals and reflects with music, film and art trailblazers including Joe Coleman, Kembra Pfahler and Lydia Lunch

Asia Argento presents two nights of perfomrances featuring, Joe Coleman, Lydia Lunch, Anthony Bourdain and more,.

Rare Live Joe Coleman Performance
One Evening Only!
With Joe’s Long-time Friend Lydia Lunch with Weasel Walter (Brutal Measures) and Michael Foster.

Wednesday October 25th, 2017
Berlin NYC 7:30 pm

Joe Coleman participates in a panel discussion on Time and Outsider Art as part of the programming related to the annual New York Outsider Art Fair.

Joe plays the title character in this burlesque horror thriller.

Joe Coleman, Billy Leroy and Lorraine Leckie debut their new Vaudeville act,"The Plutonium Particle Fission Follies" at The Slipper Room's "Glitter Gutter" night.

Visitors entered a room in total darkness. A bright light shines on a man sitting at a table and painting toy soldiers. The table is covered with a brutal battle scene.
Joe is portrayed by several actors of different genders and ethnicities.