Sta(i)r Falling

Notes

Kira O’Reilly, “Stair Falling” performed 3-19 July 2009. “Marina Abramovic Presents …” Manchester International Festival Whitworth Art Gallery. This item is part of the Study Room Guide: On Falling by Amy Sharrocks (P2249) and the Study Room Guide On shit, piss, blood, sweat and tears by Lois Keidan (P2195)

Artist / Author Branislava, Kira O'Reilly
Reference A0358
Date 2011
Journal Performance Research
Journal page 91 - 101
Type Article

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