Artist/Author: Ernst Fischer, Leibniz | Reference: D1969 | Type: DVD
Leibniz, together with a host of guest artists, presents The Book of Blood, an ongoing performance and multi-performative experience that explores issues relating human rights and (dis)enfranchisement whilst aiming to facilitate the spectator’s active contribution in participation. Each visitor is invited to donate a drop of blood to be used as ink in the writing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights into a thick, leather-bound book. This video and photographs are taken from PSI 12, Queen Mary, 2006. Includes a performance leaflet/document.
Artist/Author: Ernst Fischer | Reference: D1970 | Type: DVD
Series of photographs documenting some of the works of German-born, London-based performance artist Ernst Fischer: Brixton Heart Room (in collaboration with Franko B); The Book of Dust (in collaboration with Manuel Vason); The Art of (Self-)Service; Remains of the Day. Includes a list of images with titles.
Franko B' performance Work monograph with essays by Lois Keidan and Stuart Morgan, photos by Nicholas Sinclair. This item is part of the Study Room Guide On shit, piss, blood, sweat and tears by Lois Keidan (P2195)
This book writes explores the South Asian music scene within the study of race and identity uncovering the crucial role its expressions – from Hip-hop, Qawwali and Bhangra through Soul, Indie and Jungle – have played in a new urban cultural politics.
In this book Durham looks at Englishness posing the question “who are you?” to the (presumed English) reader. Personal photographs mixed with conversation-like texts. Limited prin, signed by the artist.