Bureau of Workplace Interactive Art

Rarely any of us can focus on one task at a time; we are constantly in a flux of workplace motion, stealing seconds here to save time somewhere else. The Bureau of Workplace Interruption is a time-stealing agency that sees these seconds as an opportunity. Artist Chris Barr promises to create interruptions that challenge the needs of employees and stimulate creative flow.

 ”The ruptures we create are temporary spaces for open dialogue, invisible resistance, and general amusement. In short, we hope to invigorate some of the time you spend at work in order to create new experiences and possibilities outside the flow of capital.”

 Colin Dabkowski was curious when he saw Barr’s exhibit at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York.

The room was laid out like many modern offices with plasma screens on the walls, computers, and sleek black and white decor. On the walls, there were slogans that ranged from the vaguely encouraging to the ominously threatening.

Barr encouraged Dabkowski to “sign-up” for an interruption. Curious readers can go to the website and apply as well. The  Bureau will then decide on the right interruption for you based on your occupation, work hours, and the means by which to contact you. Then wait…Interruptions can come by mail, email, phone call or a random workplace visit.

The Bureau strives to keep actions invisible to your employer.

via Guerrilla Innovation