Body – art – performance – philosophy

This anthology is dedicated to the theme of bodies – in transition, on thresholds, and at the edges of life. They are discussed in terms of their artistic, political, and existential dimensions. The focus of this artistic-philosophical consideration of the intersection of performance practices and life practices is on processes of emergence, survival, and decay, tracing the emergence of bio- and necropolitics.

The book looks at performative (life) cycles and their temporal dimension, emphasizing the moment of dwelling at a threshold or transition, thus spinning a relational textual web. Mariella Greil brings together contributions from the fields of performance, activism, psychoanalysis, and contemporary dance, connecting content and form in a unique way.

• Following on from the publication Being in Contact: Encountering a Bare Body (2021)
• A multilayered book with a transparent dust jacket, recycled and transparent paper, inserts, and open thread stitching
• With contributions by Fiona Bannon, Ashon Crawley, Gurur Ertem, Rebecca Hilton, Pavlos Kountouriotis, and others

Book Information
ISBN 9783111341378
Author Mariella Greil
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint De Gruyter
Publisher De Gruyter
Weight(grams) 552g