Comments on: Reno and Russia with Jude Gabbard (Part 1)

By: Tova Ramos

Tova Ramos — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:41:47 +0000

First, let me say to Jude, we are thrilled to have you join in the fun. Welcome to Reno.

I am one of the Original dis-organizers of NadaDada, and I would like to clear up a small bit of misinformation about the philosophical origins of the event:

This interview (and many, many people) represent NadaDada as being “inspired by the Dada movement of the early 20th c,” and this is actually incorrect – or at least off the mark. The first event, then called Dada Motel, actually had its roots in the Anarchist movement of the early 20th c. Yes, we appropriated the word “Dada” for our purposes, but as the person who first uttered “Dada Motel” over a 4th street brain-storming session with the Noble Instigator, I can assure you that it was largely a phonetic decision. And yes, the connotations are apt and awesome, but the event really had next to nothing to do with the Dadaists or their movement, and I hope that they would appreciate the reckless irreverence of invoking the D-word.

As for A-word, the original show was an exercise in functional anarchy. Independent artists, under their own governance, staging independent shows on an agreed upon week. No organizers – only a core group of six dis-organizers to reiterate the concept, answer FAQs and break up the upstart governments that some participants still felt were necessary to stage a successful event. That’s part of why the first three shows underwent name changes – Dada Motel, Nada Motel, and now the clinging NadaDada – to dispel the sense of organization, continuity, and ownership.

Above all else, it should not be forgotten that the show’s primary intent is to CELEBRATE RENO’S UNLIMITED POTENTIAL FOR ABSURDITY. Our being inspired by Absurdity is really our being inspired by this city. I am genuinely thrilled that artists, museums and media beyond Reno’s borders have taken an interest and want to see how we swing it in the Biggest Little City.

Tova Ramos
Secretariat Maximus

By: Elaine Jason

Elaine Jason — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:21:00 +0000

Thank you so very much for letting the world know that Reno is alive as an arts community. I grew up in Los Angeles and studied at the Chouinard Art Institute(now Cal Arts). My move to Reno was an accident but turned into my most prolific and creative times in the studio. This is where I discoverd neon as a powerful medium.
This little city has remained full of young as well as seasoned professional artists. Nada Dada works because it is anti-establishment. No jury. No expectations. Only creative energy.

By: Anne Colvin

Anne Colvin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:55:09 +0000

Vladimar and Rosa love your posts!

By: Auggie Falzarano | Antique

Auggie Falzarano | Antique — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:17:05 +0000

Jude Gabbard y Muñoz was born in 1978 in Los Angeles, California. He currently lives and works in San Francisco, California producing his own line under the label modnik ™ as well as couture calibre made-to-order from his design studio off of San Francisco’s famous Maiden Lane. Collection

By: Chad"Artist Fishbowl" Sorg

Chad"Artist Fishbowl" Sorg — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 03:17:58 +0000

Meg, Jude, you two are a great match up! I’m so impressed and can’t wait to meet you in person Jude! NadaDada Motel is blessed to have you in our event. The Trocadero Lounge at Hotel El Cortez was a pretty big deal back in the days before Vegas was what it is today.

We love the aesthetic of this place.. getting older, forgetting it’s past.

Did you know Sinatra performed there back in the day?