Anja Hitzenberger presented a series of photographs at Galerie Fotohof in Salzburg as part of a project called “Bild” (“Picture”), which she developed together with choreographer Lisa Hinterreithner in Warsaw (Poland) and Abtenau (Austria). Theorist Elke Krasny spoke about how (urban) landscapes define and alter the movement of the body. Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 7pm at Fotohof (Erhardplatz 3 in Salzburg, Austria; www.fotohof.at)
		Mixing on Edward Ratliff's next CD, "Those Moments Before," is almost finished, so release is not far away. The new CD features music inspired by Hong Kong filmmaker Johnnie To, Wong Kar-Wai's "Fallen Angels," a fabulous espresso-and-milk drink one finds in Barcelona, Henry Threadgill and more. The fine performers include Doug Wieselman (clarinet), Michael Attias and Beth Schenck (saxophones), Nate Radley (guitar), Sean Conly (bass), Take Toriyama (drums) and Wes Matthews (piano and B3). Join the mailing list to be notified of its release.
		You can now visit Edward Ratliff on myspace.com, with streaming music, photos, downloads and more. Please drop by and say hello!
		Our live, multimedia performance of "Barcelona in 48 Hours" was presented at MODAFE, the Modern Dance Festival of Korea, in Seoul on May 30 and 31, 2008. The piece once again starred David Zambrano and Mat Voorter, with a live five-piece band (including Alex Harding, Dave Phillips, Marlene Rice and Yousif Sheronick) led by Edward Ratliff. We all had a great time performing – and eating – in Seoul! [photo © anja hitzenberger]
		Anja Hitzenberger recently launched her new photography website. The site is geared toward editorial and advertising work, but also includes a range of her art work. Please stop by for a visit!
		Anja Hitzenberger is on the faculty of the International Center of Photography, teaching "Seeing People and the Space Around Them," a "Personal Vision" photography class. The five-session class (beginning March 2009) is for photographers who want to create dynamic compositions and develop a heightened sensitivity to photographing people in various surroundings. Anja also presents a comparative study of historical and contemporary photographers and filmmakers, from documentary to conceptual. For information, please email Anja or join our mailing list (registration begins in December; registration for last year's class filled to capacity).
		Thanks to a Swing Space grant from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, Anja was able to expand her photography project "The Body and Space" by condensing it in "Changing Room." Hitzenberger explored the possibilities found in an abandoned storefront (a former photo lab) at 145 Nassau Street in Manhattan. Each week she photographed performers and dancers of different body shapes and movement backgrounds. Each week also brought a new installation by architect/designer Illya Azaroff, as well as live performances in the space. Visit the website for photo galleries and more information. [photo © anja hitzenberger]
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