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Disrupting the spectacle: Five years of experimental and fringe theatre in Britain

Artist/Author: Peter Ansorge | Reference: P2755 | ISBN: 0273002554 | Type: Publication

This publication documents the development of British theatre from 1968 to 1973. 

Performance and Politics in the 1970s

Artist/Author: Various | Digital Reference: EF5167 | Type: Digital File

Documentation of a day of screenings, conversations and presentations which explore, recover and communicate the history of performance art in London and the UK in the 1970s. The day includes a screening of William Raban’s film 72-82 (a history of art and performance at Acme Gallery, London), followed by a panel discussion with William Raban (Professor of Film at London College of Communication), and special guests; a conversation with Hilary Westlake and David Gale (Lumiere & Son); lectures by Naseem Khan, Anne Bean, and Marcia Farquhar; with a keynote by the historian Carolyn Steedman (Emeritus Professor of History, University of Warwick).

 

 

72-82 - A Film by William Raban

Artist/Author: William Raban | Reference: D2192 | Type: DVD

72-82 tells the story of the first ten years of Acme Studios and their ground breaking work providing artists’ housing and studios in London. It also features some of the pioneering exhibitions at the Acme Gallery that was based in Covent Garden from 1976-81. The film comprises visual archive materials brought to life by the voices of the artists involved. Interviewees include: Cosey Fanni Tutti, Jock McFadyen and David Critchley.

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

Homage to the Horses of Saint Petersburg

Artist/Author: Anthony Howell | Reference: P2703 | Type: Publication

Text for a work originally performed in August 1988 as “The Return of the Horse to the Riding School” in the Manege – Saint Petersburg’s Central Exhibition Hall which was once the Imperial Riding School – during the Second Festival of Experimental Art and Performance

Self Sown: Artist Led Projects at Chisenhale Dance Space 1998/99

Artist/Author: Gill Clarke | Reference: P2623 | Type: Publication

Includes biographical sketches of participating dancers, musicians, and visual artists.

The Kipper Kids at the Kitchen - 1979

Artist/Author: The Kipper Kids | Digital Reference: EF5123 | Type: Digital File

Recording of the live 1979 performance at the Kintchen, New York.

The Art of Being Many

Artist/Author: geheimagentur | Reference: A0598 | Type: Article

A reader for “The Art of Being Many”: an assembly of about 400 artists, activists, researchers and participants from all around the planet who gathered in Hamburg at Kampnagel Internationale Kulturfabrik, 27/28-09-2014. In Miscellaneous Articles folder 4.

Derek Jarman - The Super 8 Programme Vol. 1

Artist/Author: Derek Jarman | Reference: D2177 | Type: DVD

Antology of super-8 films including “Glitterbug” (1994) Music by Brian Eno, “Pirate Tape” (W. S. Burroughs Film) (1982), “TG: Psychic Rally in Heaven” (1980-81) Music by Throbbing Gristle. Language: Italian. Subtitles: English, Italian.

Open Wide

Artist/Author: Minty | Reference: D2160 | Type: DVD

CD album with 15 tracks by Minty a band founded by artist Leigh Bowery in 1993. 

Whispers: Ulay on Ulay

Artist/Author: Maria Rus Bojan, Alessandro Cassin | Reference: P2542 | ISBN: 9789078088721 | Type: Publication

This volume documents the innovative oeuvre of Uwe Frank Laysiepen, better known as Ulay. Contributors include: Laurie Anderson, Thomas McEvilley, Timea Lelik, Tevz Logar, Charlemagne Palestine, John Reuter, Silvio Wolf, Marina Abramovic.

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