{"id":2627,"date":"2025-03-01T16:56:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T15:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carpetoftime.org\/?page_id=2627"},"modified":"2025-12-28T17:45:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T16:45:38","slug":"project","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.carpetoftime.org\/?page_id=2627","title":{"rendered":"Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2627\" class=\"elementor elementor-2627\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ba2e08 e-grid e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6ba2e08\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89801ad elementor-align-left elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget-mobile__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"89801ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.carpetoftime.org\/?page_id=5179\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Videos<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57b5c77 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"57b5c77\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-289f56c elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"289f56c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b2ca54 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8b2ca54\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-298bb18 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"298bb18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>SHORT DESCRIPTION<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dynamically evolving dance performance Carpet of Time by Masoumeh Jalalieh and Daniel Zimmermann makes the beauty of a non-hierarchical coexistence tangible through abstract movements, patterns, and sounds. Inspired by Persian carpet weaving and the perfected geometry of ornamentation, it merges traditional heritage with contemporary questions about power structures, transformation, and the perception of time, unfolding as a symbol of resistance against hierarchical structures. Jalalieh and Zimmermann move within a 9&#215;9 grid, similar to a chessboard, to the rhythm of 45_55 beats per minute \u2013 a pace that evokes the heartbeat during rest. From simple movements and sounds, they develop increasingly complex patterns that allow boundless freedom within a limited space.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together with photographer and painter Inge Dick, musician Christian Mu\u0308ller, and lighting designer Victor Duran, the artists create a performance that allows you to experience time and perception in a new way. Using a self-developed alphabet of movement, rhythm, and sound, a continuous, abstract narrative is created that presents time as a multi-layered, interconnected web in which past, present, and future coexist and are connected &#8211; beyond linear sequence or static hierarchy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpet of Time is meant to evolve into a quiet manifesto, appearing as an artistic action in various locations and contexts, to make a powerful statement for transformation, freedom, and overcoming boundaries.<\/span><\/p><p><b>LONG DESCRIPTION<\/b><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpet of Time<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a dance performance that embodies resistance to hierarchical structures and repressive systems through abstract movements, patterns, and sounds. Drawing inspiration from the geometric ornamentation and \u2018pattern singing\u2019 of Iranian carpet weavers\u2014where the weaving process is accompanied by a song guiding the patterns\u2014the performers engage in a dynamic interplay of movement and geometry to explore how abstract compositions reveal resonance, transformation, and the perception of time. In this piece, the performers move in ever-shifting patterns within a 9&#215;9 dot grid, a geometric structure that serves as a guide and symbolic framework. As they shift and transform through their movements, new constellations continuously form. By working within this rigid structure while allowing space for fluidity and connection, the artists highlight the beauty of non-hierarchical unity. Even within constraints, boundless human connection and collective experience emerge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaborating with Jalalieh in this project is Zimmermann whose work lies at the intersection of performance, film, and visual art. His practice interrogates the sustainability of human action, offering alternative perspectives on meaning and existence. Together, they fuse their individual approaches, drawing on Eastern traditions to engage with contemporary concerns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the heart of the performance is a 9&#215;9 square grid, with dots spaced 45 cm apart\u201481 dots in total\u2014corresponding to 64 square sections, much like a chessboard. Within this grid, the performers move to a steady tempo of 45 to 55 beats per minute, mirroring the resting pulse during sleep, when the body regenerates. The choreography is built on a polyrhythmic alphabet of movement and sound developed by Jalalieh and Zimmermann. The dramaturgy begins with simple, individual movements and sounds, gradually evolving into more complex patterns. Within the clearly defined grid, new, ever-changing constellations emerge. Much like a carpet pattern, they evoke different moods and interpretations. While the choreography and movement material are structurally constrained by the grid, as well as by numerical and geometric motifs, they continually push toward new possibilities of freedom and emancipation. The artists view this dynamic as an abstract metaphor for the dissolution of hierarchical structures and the emergence of freedom despite limitation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The movement material consists of minimalist actions\u2014such as joint flexions and shifts in body height through pli\u00e9s and relev\u00e9s\u2014that are systematically explored across different directions and planes: sagittal, frontal, and horizontal. Through this reduction and abstraction\u2014the principles also echoed in the work of Jalalieh and Zimmermann\u2019s collaborators, Austrian visual artist Inge Dick and Swiss musician Christian M\u00fcller\u2014the performance explores how the geometry of resistance can transform hierarchical systems and create new modes of coexistence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpet of Time<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a work in continuous development, expanding step by step. Different phases will be presented at various locations and in diverse settings. The movement and sound material are constantly evolving, with new elements introduced at each rehearsal, residency, or performance, allowing the piece to grow organically. A key focus is on exploring how the form and message of the performance unfold over time\u2014from a 20-minute presentation to a 2- to 3-hour artistic statement, ultimately evolving into a dance performance that engages multiple dancers and artists. In close collaboration with Austrian award-winning photographer and visual artist Inge Dick, Swiss musician and composer Christian M\u00fcller, and Mexican lighting designer Victor Dur\u00e1n<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and with the support of co-productions, residencies, and guest performance invitations, the artists will continue their creative process, showcasing the transformation of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpet of Time<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014whether as a duo or a group on stage, in exhibitions, or in public spaces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jalalieh and Zimmermann first presented <\/span><b><i>Carpet of Time \u2013 1187 Movements<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2024, featuring two performers and a runtime of 18 minutes and 30 seconds. The developed piece was showcased at Kunstraum Lokal-int in Biel, Switzerland, and at ALDES, Spam! in Italy. In 2025, it will be performed at the Bezirk Festwochener\u00f6ffnung 15. Bezirk in Vienna, Austria. Meanwhile, <\/span><b><i>Carpet of Time \u2013 2673 Movements<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is currently in development. This piece, also for two performers, extends to approximately 40 minutes and is set to premiere at WUK performing arts in Vienna, Austria, on April 25 and 26, 2025.\u00a0 the next phase of\u00a0 <\/span><b><i>Carpet of Time \u2013 8019 Movements<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is an expanded iteration for four performers and a \u00b160-minute runtime.\u00a0 Residencies at Tanzhaus Z\u00fcrich and in Leveld Kunstnartun Air, Norway, have been confirmed for the project\u2019s further development in autumn 2025.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-422934a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"422934a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bfe42d elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"8bfe42d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:300,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. 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Inspired by Persian carpet weaving and the perfected geometry of ornamentation, it merges traditional heritage with contemporary questions about power structures, transformation, and the perception of time, unfolding as a symbol of resistance against hierarchical structures. Jalalieh and Zimmermann move within a 9&#215;9 grid, similar to a chessboard, to the rhythm of 45_55 beats per minute \u2013 a pace that evokes the heartbeat during rest. From simple movements and sounds, they develop increasingly complex patterns that allow boundless freedom within a limited space.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together with photographer and painter Inge Dick, musician Christian Mu\u0308ller, and lighting designer Victor Duran, the artists create a performance that allows you to experience time and perception in a new way. Using a self-developed alphabet of movement, rhythm, and sound, a continuous, abstract narrative is created that presents time as a multi-layered, interconnected web in which past, present, and future coexist and are connected &#8211; beyond linear sequence or static hierarchy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpet of Time is meant to evolve into a quiet manifesto, appearing as an artistic action in various locations and contexts, to make a powerful statement for transformation, freedom, and overcoming boundaries.<\/span><\/p><p><b>LONG DESCRIPTION<\/b><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpet of Time<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a dance performance that embodies resistance to hierarchical structures and repressive systems through abstract movements, patterns, and sounds. Drawing inspiration from the geometric ornamentation and \u2018pattern singing\u2019 of Iranian carpet weavers\u2014where the weaving process is accompanied by a song guiding the patterns\u2014the performers engage in a dynamic interplay of movement and geometry to explore how abstract compositions reveal resonance, transformation, and the perception of time. In this piece, the performers move in ever-shifting patterns within a 9&#215;9 dot grid, a geometric structure that serves as a guide and symbolic framework. As they shift and transform through their movements, new constellations continuously form. By working within this rigid structure while allowing space for fluidity and connection, the artists highlight the beauty of non-hierarchical unity. Even within constraints, boundless human connection and collective experience emerge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaborating with Jalalieh in this project is Zimmermann whose work lies at the intersection of performance, film, and visual art. His practice interrogates the sustainability of human action, offering alternative perspectives on meaning and existence. Together, they fuse their individual approaches, drawing on Eastern traditions to engage with contemporary concerns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the heart of the performance is a 9&#215;9 square grid, with dots spaced 45 cm apart\u201481 dots in total\u2014corresponding to 64 square sections, much like a chessboard. Within this grid, the performers move to a steady tempo of 45 to 55 beats per minute, mirroring the resting pulse during sleep, when the body regenerates. The choreography is built on a polyrhythmic alphabet of movement and sound developed by Jalalieh and Zimmermann. The dramaturgy begins with simple, individual movements and sounds, gradually evolving into more complex patterns. Within the clearly defined grid, new, ever-changing constellations emerge. Much like a carpet pattern, they evoke different moods and interpretations. While the choreography and movement material are structurally constrained by the grid, as well as by numerical and geometric motifs, they continually push toward new possibilities of freedom and emancipation. The artists view this dynamic as an abstract metaphor for the dissolution of hierarchical structures and the emergence of freedom despite limitation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The movement material consists of minimalist actions\u2014such as joint flexions and shifts in body height through pli\u00e9s and relev\u00e9s\u2014that are systematically explored across different directions and planes: sagittal, frontal, and horizontal. Through this reduction and abstraction\u2014the principles also echoed in the work of Jalalieh and Zimmermann\u2019s collaborators, Austrian visual artist Inge Dick and Swiss musician Christian M\u00fcller\u2014the performance explores how the geometry of resistance can transform hierarchical systems and create new modes of coexistence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpet of Time<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a work in continuous development, expanding step by step. Different phases will be presented at various locations and in diverse settings. The movement and sound material are constantly evolving, with new elements introduced at each rehearsal, residency, or performance, allowing the piece to grow organically. A key focus is on exploring how the form and message of the performance unfold over time\u2014from a 20-minute presentation to a 2- to 3-hour artistic statement, ultimately evolving into a dance performance that engages multiple dancers and artists. In close collaboration with Austrian award-winning photographer and visual artist Inge Dick, Swiss musician and composer Christian M\u00fcller, and Mexican lighting designer Victor Dur\u00e1n<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and with the support of co-productions, residencies, and guest performance invitations, the artists will continue their creative process, showcasing the transformation of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpet of Time<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014whether as a duo or a group on stage, in exhibitions, or in public spaces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jalalieh and Zimmermann first presented <\/span><b><i>Carpet of Time \u2013 1187 Movements<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2024, featuring two performers and a runtime of 18 minutes and 30 seconds. The developed piece was showcased at Kunstraum Lokal-int in Biel, Switzerland, and at ALDES, Spam! in Italy. In 2025, it will be performed at the Bezirk Festwochener\u00f6ffnung 15. Bezirk in Vienna, Austria. Meanwhile, <\/span><b><i>Carpet of Time \u2013 2673 Movements<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is currently in development. This piece, also for two performers, extends to approximately 40 minutes and is set to premiere at WUK performing arts in Vienna, Austria, on April 25 and 26, 2025.\u00a0 the next phase of\u00a0 <\/span><b><i>Carpet of Time \u2013 8019 Movements<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is an expanded iteration for four performers and a \u00b160-minute runtime.\u00a0 Residencies at Tanzhaus Z\u00fcrich and in Leveld Kunstnartun Air, Norway, have been confirmed for the project\u2019s further development in autumn 2025.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carpet of Time \u0641\u0631\u0634 \u0632\u0645\u0627\u0646 Carpet of Time \u0641\u0631\u0634 \u0632\u0645\u0627\u0646 Project Dates About Contact Support Videos SHORT DESCRIPTION The dynamically evolving dance performance Carpet of Time by Masoumeh Jalalieh and Daniel Zimmermann makes the beauty of a non-hierarchical coexistence tangible through abstract movements, patterns, and sounds. Inspired by Persian carpet weaving and the perfected geometry of ornamentation, it merges traditional heritage with contemporary questions about power structures, transformation, and the perception of time, unfolding as a symbol of resistance against hierarchical structures. Jalalieh and Zimmermann move within a 9&#215;9 grid, similar to a chessboard, to the rhythm of 45_55 beats per minute \u2013 a pace that evokes the heartbeat during rest. From simple movements and sounds, they develop increasingly complex patterns that allow boundless freedom within a limited space. Together with photographer and painter Inge Dick, musician Christian Mu\u0308ller, and lighting designer Victor Duran, the artists create a performance that allows you to experience time and perception in a new way. Using a self-developed alphabet of movement, rhythm, and sound, a continuous, abstract narrative is created that presents time as a multi-layered, interconnected web in which past, present, and future coexist and are connected &#8211; beyond linear sequence or static hierarchy. Carpet of Time is meant to evolve into a quiet manifesto, appearing as an artistic action in various locations and contexts, to make a powerful statement for transformation, freedom, and overcoming boundaries. LONG DESCRIPTION Carpet of Time is a dance performance that embodies resistance to hierarchical structures and repressive systems through abstract movements, patterns, and sounds. Drawing inspiration from the geometric ornamentation and \u2018pattern singing\u2019 of Iranian carpet weavers\u2014where the weaving process is accompanied by a song guiding the patterns\u2014the performers engage in a dynamic interplay of movement and geometry to explore how abstract compositions reveal resonance, transformation, and the perception of time. In this piece, the performers move in ever-shifting patterns within a 9&#215;9 dot grid, a geometric structure that serves as a guide and symbolic framework. As they shift and transform through their movements, new constellations continuously form. By working within this rigid structure while allowing space for fluidity and connection, the artists highlight the beauty of non-hierarchical unity. Even within constraints, boundless human connection and collective experience emerge.\u00a0 Collaborating with Jalalieh in this project is Zimmermann whose work lies at the intersection of performance, film, and visual art. His practice interrogates the sustainability of human action, offering alternative perspectives on meaning and existence. Together, they fuse their individual approaches, drawing on Eastern traditions to engage with contemporary concerns.\u00a0 At the heart of the performance is a 9&#215;9 square grid, with dots spaced 45 cm apart\u201481 dots in total\u2014corresponding to 64 square sections, much like a chessboard. Within this grid, the performers move to a steady tempo of 45 to 55 beats per minute, mirroring the resting pulse during sleep, when the body regenerates. The choreography is built on a polyrhythmic alphabet of movement and sound developed by Jalalieh and Zimmermann. The dramaturgy begins with simple, individual movements and sounds, gradually evolving into more complex patterns. Within the clearly defined grid, new, ever-changing constellations emerge. Much like a carpet pattern, they evoke different moods and interpretations. While the choreography and movement material are structurally constrained by the grid, as well as by numerical and geometric motifs, they continually push toward new possibilities of freedom and emancipation. The artists view this dynamic as an abstract metaphor for the dissolution of hierarchical structures and the emergence of freedom despite limitation. The movement material consists of minimalist actions\u2014such as joint flexions and shifts in body height through pli\u00e9s and relev\u00e9s\u2014that are systematically explored across different directions and planes: sagittal, frontal, and horizontal. Through this reduction and abstraction\u2014the principles also echoed in the work of Jalalieh and Zimmermann\u2019s collaborators, Austrian visual artist Inge Dick and Swiss musician Christian M\u00fcller\u2014the performance explores how the geometry of resistance can transform hierarchical systems and create new modes of coexistence.\u00a0 Carpet of Time is a work in continuous development, expanding step by step. Different phases will be presented at various locations and in diverse settings. The movement and sound material are constantly evolving, with new elements introduced at each rehearsal, residency, or performance, allowing the piece to grow organically. A key focus is on exploring how the form and message of the performance unfold over time\u2014from a 20-minute presentation to a 2- to 3-hour artistic statement, ultimately evolving into a dance performance that engages multiple dancers and artists. In close collaboration with Austrian award-winning photographer and visual artist Inge Dick, Swiss musician and composer Christian M\u00fcller, and Mexican lighting designer Victor Dur\u00e1n , and with the support of co-productions, residencies, and guest performance invitations, the artists will continue their creative process, showcasing the transformation of Carpet of Time\u2014whether as a duo or a group on stage, in exhibitions, or in public spaces.\u00a0 Jalalieh and Zimmermann first presented Carpet of Time \u2013 1187 Movements in 2024, featuring two performers and a runtime of 18 minutes and 30 seconds. The developed piece was showcased at Kunstraum Lokal-int in Biel, Switzerland, and at ALDES, Spam! in Italy. In 2025, it will be performed at the Bezirk Festwochener\u00f6ffnung 15. Bezirk in Vienna, Austria. Meanwhile, Carpet of Time \u2013 2673 Movements is currently in development. This piece, also for two performers, extends to approximately 40 minutes and is set to premiere at WUK performing arts in Vienna, Austria, on April 25 and 26, 2025.\u00a0 the next phase of\u00a0 Carpet of Time \u2013 8019 Movements, is an expanded iteration for four performers and a \u00b160-minute runtime.\u00a0 Residencies at Tanzhaus Z\u00fcrich and in Leveld Kunstnartun Air, Norway, have been confirmed for the project\u2019s further development in autumn 2025. \u067e\u0631\u0648\u0698\u0647 \u062a\u0627\u0631\u06cc\u062e \u062f\u0631\u0628\u0627\u0631\u0647 \u0627\u0631\u062a\u0628\u0627\u0637 \u067e\u0634\u062a\u06cc\u0628\u0627\u0646 \u0648\u06cc\u062f\u0626\u0648\u0647\u0627 \u067e\u0631\u0648\u0698\u0647 \u062a\u0627\u0631\u06cc\u062e \u062f\u0631\u0628\u0627\u0631\u0647 \u0627\u0631\u062a\u0628\u0627\u0637 \u067e\u0634\u062a\u06cc\u0628\u0627\u0646 \u0648\u06cc\u062f\u0626\u0648\u0647\u0627 Project Dates About Contact Support Videos \u067e\u0631\u0648\u0698\u0647 \u062a\u0627\u0631\u06cc\u062e \u062f\u0631\u0628\u0627\u0631\u0647 \u0627\u0631\u062a\u0628\u0627\u0637 \u067e\u0634\u062a\u06cc\u0628\u0627\u0646 \u0648\u06cc\u062f\u0626\u0648\u0647\u0627 \u067e\u0631\u0648\u0698\u0647 \u062a\u0627\u0631\u06cc\u062e \u062f\u0631\u0628\u0627\u0631\u0647 \u0627\u0631\u062a\u0628\u0627\u0637 \u067e\u0634\u062a\u06cc\u0628\u0627\u0646 \u0648\u06cc\u062f\u0626\u0648\u0647\u0627 SHORT DESCRIPTION The dynamically evolving dance performance Carpet of Time by Masoumeh Jalalieh and Daniel Zimmermann makes the beauty of a non-hierarchical coexistence<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_canvas","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2627","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.carpetoftime.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2627","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.carpetoftime.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.carpetoftime.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.carpetoftime.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.carpetoftime.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2627"}],"version-history":[{"count":545,"href":"http:\/\/www.carpetoftime.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2627\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8514,"href":"http:\/\/www.carpetoftime.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2627\/revisions\/8514"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.carpetoftime.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}