Haircuts by Children

by Darren O'Donnell and Naomi Campbell (both b. Canada, both live in Toronto)

October 14 and 15, 2006 at two Highland Park Salons

"Haircuts by Children" is a whimsical performance that engages with the enfranchisement of children and trust in the younger generation, and invites contemplation of a very simple image: a child cutting an adult�s hair. The project continues the artists� exploration of an aesthetic of civic engagement, with the materials being a grade 5-6 class, a hair salon, and a brave, willing public.



"Haircuts by Children" will take place on October 14 and October 15 from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm at two different Highland Park salons:

October 14th at Susy's Beauty Salon
6419 N. Figueroa St., LA CA 90042

October 15th at Odette's New Styles
5914 N. Figueroa St., LA CA 90042

Free haircuts. Call 323.982.9461 to make your appointment.

"Haircuts by Children" is co-sponsored by José Huizar, Councilmember, District 14.

Corresponding Event:
Social Acupuncture: the art of civic engagement, a proposal and a demonstration.

Author Darren O'Donnell presents his book "Social Acupuncture," an extended essay outlining the possibility for a civically engaged artistic practice, and stages "Q&A," a simple performance game that introduces the concept of entreveillance � observation from between.

Thursday Oct 5 at 8:00pm
Hosted by The Mountain
473 Gin Ling Way
Los Angeles, Ca, 90012
http://www.themountainbar.com.

Friday Oct 6 at 8:00pm
Hosted by LACE
6522 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
http://www.welcometolace.org.