Clinic, Guerrilla Academy

Open Room
January 27 – June 30
RSVP for Opening Reception (January 27)

 
Auricular Acupuncture

Open Room
February 1 – May 31
Wednesdays | 6 – 8 pm
Free

 
 
The Taíno Needle Science Institute: Electric Works Laboratory is an acupuncture clinic doubling as a guerilla academy inspired by the radical health initiatives of the Young Lords, Black Panthers, and prompted by the medical diplomacy of Maoist China. Combining experimental auricular needle protocols born in the 1970’s South Bronx with forms of minimalist music, the clinic will provide free “drone acupuncture” to all who are in need. The clinic aims to search for new healing modalities and methods that are accessible, non-chemical, and committed to upholding the principle that the ability to choose and control one’s healthcare is a basic human right. Additional programming will center around political education, with seminars presented by revolutionary elders, Tai Chi Chuan classes, film screenings, experiments in electro-acupuncture, children and parent acupuncture workshops, live “drone acupuncture” performances in assorted variations, and more.
 
This experiential environment explores what it takes to reimagine forms of social reproduction, participation, performance, and inclusion of / by marginalized communities within urban and institutional spaces. The Taíno Needle Science Institute points to self-determination as a kind of curriculum from which we can experience where our culture has been and where it has the potential to go.
 
Program details will be announced soon.