Mycoscores / Choreospores by MAIJA HIRVANEN

Mycoscores / Choreospores is a set of artistic scores for exploring the connections between fungal and human ways of being, particularly through movement and dance. The scores propose starting points for dancing, weaving together social connections, composing and exploring performativity.

The publication consists of 31 cards, each presenting a single score, a booklet with a text entitled Fungi Feel, the introduction, instructions, a glossary and additional short text entries accompanying the scores.

Maija Hirvanen: “For the materials, Mycoscores / Choreospores papers and cardboard have been carefully selected on the basis of the ecological parameters of the papers (carbon footprint and sourcing of material etc.). For instance the cover of box is uncoated even the papers with some plastic would make the box more durable. Now, this publication would be composted much better :)”


scores, writing and concept by Maija Hirvanen
graphic design by Arja Karhumaa
published by Friends of Physical Contemporary Art, in the frame of Performing Portals project. In collaboration with DAS Research/DAS Publishing, Academy of Theatre and Dance, Amsterdam
2024, 14,5 x 22 cm