Since its kickstart in the 80's, the Netherlands has developed a unique VJ culture driven by artists, photographers, designers etc. who do not only perform at clubs but also at galleries, museums and other cultural venues.

VJ'ing is considered an artform in itself and recently, a brand new concept called CNCDNC that blends clubbing and media-art was launched at club11 in Amsterdam. CNCDNC's main objective is to challenge the form and context of traditional cinema and every event will feature an established filmmaker who will perform as guest-VJ.

At the opening event on June 17th, CNCDNC starred no less than the experimental director Peter Greenaway, renown for his visually extravagant and non-narrative films such as The Pillow Book, Prospero’s Books and The Cook the Thief his Wife and her Lover.

During the course of the night, Greenaway VJ'ed in two separate sets using a touchscreen system connected to 12 surrounding displays.

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