After more than 40 years of existence, the Prague Quadrennial International Exhibition of Scenography and Theatre Architecture is changing its name to the Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space, with the goal of breaking down the often imaginary differences between the performance fields. "In the next edition we want to include a wider range of disciplines and genres connected to performance design and to observe current trends in contemporary performance," explains Sodja Lotker, artistic director of the PQ. This is also the reason for widening the international team of curators and commissioners for each section and project. Boris Kudli?ka, Slovak stage designer, was appointed the general commissioner of the PQ.
The Prague Quadrennial will be traditionally divided into three main sections: the Section of Countries and Regions, the Architecture Section and the Student Section. "We officially call for countries from all over the world to take part in all three sections and we announce the deadline for applications - 30 June 2009," says Pavla Petrová, the director of the PQ and the Arts and Theatre Institute. The event is focused on professionals and general public. More information can be found at www.pq.cz.
(Jim Evans)
