In Search of the Truth : ian macwilliam

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

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Yet another huge thank you. This time to Ian MacWilliam. Ian is the regional (Afghanistan/Pakistan) director for Free Press Unlimited, the good people from the Netherlands that made In Search of the Truth: Afghanistan possible. Ian's vast knowledge of the region and its history was an invaluable resource. His patience and professionalism in our everyday dealings and the constant logistical challenges were not only admirable, but essential to the project. He also knows all the best Sheesha spots throughout Afghanistan. Here he is on top of the 'City of Screams' along the ancient Silk Road in Bamyan. Photo: Antoinette DeJong.

World Tour

The Truth Booth is a giant inflatable video recording booth that uses this simple format: participants are asked to finish the statement "The Truth is . . ." in under 2 minutes.

This is a long-term public art project by Cause Collective artists Ryan Alexiev, Hank Willis Thomas, and Jim Ricks.

We toured Afghanistan with the Truth Booth in August and September of 2013. We partnered with 1TV, a leading Afghan TV station, and Free Press Unlimited to help bring the booth to remote regions of the country.

Using this open ended format, we hope to engage directly with the people of Afghanistan (whose voice often remains unheard by traditional broadcast media) and create a innovative form of cross-cultural conversation and understanding.

Since, we have taken the Booth to Cleveland, OH, Burning Man, Palo Alto, CA, and the Facebook HQ. We are on our way to South Africa and Miami next.

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

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Sunday, 18 August 2013

The Truth Booth team at Qargha lake