This October, the Storefront for Art and Architecture will host its annual Critical Halloween party in tandem with its ever-fascinating costume competition. The event will be held at the historic DCTV firehouse and engine bay in Lower Manhattan and will have a “DEMO” theme, with a prize for the best costume.
Critical Halloween is a place to party, engage in intellectual debate, dress up in the most outlandish way possible, acting as a “space for expression of radical thought.”
During its tenure the event has quickly become the scene and welcome excuse for many to meet up, dance, talk and engage in one of the most celebratory nights of the year.
This time the event is running the theme “DEMO”—a term that has multiple uses, being an abbreviate, prefix, verb and a noun. Hence, “DEMO” is the theme of dress partygoers are invited explore and examine ideas pertaining to contemporary issues and discourses in art, architecture and design focusing on those in need of a “dose of DEMO.”
From acts of collective will (DEMOnstration) to institutional erasure (DEMOlition), the notion of DEMO is one that penetrates many aspects of our contemporary society and that often inspires trepidation among those who produce culture.
Tickets are $50, being found here and doors open at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.
As for the prizes, awards will go to the following categories:
- Best Overall Costume
- Best Group Costume
- Best Individual Costume
- Best Duo/Couple Costume
- Special Prize for Best Demolition Costume
- Special Prize for Best Demonstration Costume
- Special Prize for Best Democracy Costume
DEMOcratic Peoples Choice Award: Storefront will partner with Hyperallergic to host a Democratic People’s Choice Award. During the week following the event, online audiences will be able to vote on for their favorite Critical Halloween costume through Hyperallergic.
