Video recordings of two performances presented as part an extensive programme curated by Lois Keidan and Aaron Wright (Live Art Development Agency) entitled “Just Like A Woman”, composed of lectures, performances, readings, installations, screenings, workshops and debates on performance of identity, is fully dedicated to the impact of performance on feminist histories and the contribution of artists to discourses around contemporary gender politics.  From the 19th edition of the City of Women (Mesto žensk) festival – 2-13 October 2013, Ljubljana, Slovenia – entitled “Let’s create a place for ourselves” on public space and politics.

Recorded at the Barbican, London, in January 2010, this triptych examines and interrogates the joys and complexities of being a woman. 

Compilation of exerpts of performaces by the controversial performance artist from Mexico.

Two documentaries covering art events and critiques conducted by the Antagonist Art Movement. Includes leaflet of Antagonist Manifesto. 

12 different authors to share their thoughts about the »performativity«.

This Fanzine documents a research project in form of a dialogue between the artist and Valentine de Saint Point, an artist of the early 20th century. Includes DVD documentation of the performance “Vibrant Matter / La Metachorie”.

Documentation of the event series “Influences’; collaborations with groups of women from across London, exploring current attitudes to gender equality, feminism, female expectations and individual agency. Collected material.

This essay extracted from Études Irlandaises (n° 39-1) examines “Redress” (2010-2012), a series of performances by artist Áine Phillips that interrogate the legacy of abuse perpetrated in Irish residential institutions in the 20th century.

Exhibiiotn catalogue documenting selected works by the African-American sculptor, environmental artist, and performance artist influenced by and with affinities to Eva Hesse.

Comprehensive monograph on artist Rose English’s 40-year career to date, including legendary site-specific performances and large-scale spectaculars.

This item is part of the ‘Glimpses of before: 1970s UK Performance Art’ Study Room Guide by Helena Goldwater (P2497)