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Black Performance on the Outskirts of the Left: A History of the Impossible
Artist/Author: Malik Gaines | Reference: P3460 | ISBN: 978-1479837038 | Type: Publication

Illustrates the black political ideas that radicalized the artistic endeavors of musicians, playwrights, and actors beginning in the 1960s.

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Destruction of Art: Iconoclasm and Vandalism Since the French Revolution
Artist/Author: Dario Gamboni | Reference: P3452 | ISBN: 978-1861893161 | Type: Publication

Initially galvanized by the sweeping obliteration of architecture and art under the Communist regimes of the Soviet Union and eastern bloc countries, Gamboni investigates other instances of destroyed art and architecture around the globe, uncovering a disquieting and surprisingly widespread phenomenon.

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A Vision of Love Revelaed in Sleep
Artist/Author: Neil Bartlett | Digital Reference: EF5240 | Type: Digital File

To celebrate the inclusion of Simeon Solomon’s work in the Queer British Art 1861-1967 exhibition, Bartlett revived the piece for one night only, performing it amidst the masterpieces of the nineteenth century gallery of Tate Britain. July 2017.

Includes video of the performance and the postshow discussion with Dominic Johnson.

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Baseado em Fatos Reais
Artist/Author: Ângelo Madureira and Ana Catarina Vieira | Reference: D2279 | Type: DVD

The dancers develop movements in response to a photo – creating in real time. 

Part of the Library of Performing Rights (LPR) (P3041).

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Stories on Human Rights
Reference: D2276 | Type: DVD

Twenty two 3 minute shorts directed by international filmmakers to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Part of the Library of Performing Rights (LPR) (P3041).

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Corset Cut
Artist/Author: Clare Thornton | Reference: D2280 | Type: DVD

A performance for video, shot in one take; features the artist being cut out of a corset by her mother.

4mins/silent/single play or loop/4:3

Part of the Library of Performing Rights (LPR) (P3041).

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Bethlehem Bandolero
Artist/Author: Larissa Sansour | Reference: D2272 | Type: DVD

A kitsch video featuring the artist as a Mexican gunslinger arriving in Bethlehem for a duel with the Israeli Wall. Wearing a big sombrero and a scarf, the artist walks the streets of Bethlehem and greets the locals before taking off for her final showdown. 

Part of the Library of Performing Rights (LPR) (P3041).

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The Radical in Performance: Between Brecht and Baudrillard
Artist/Author: Baz Kershaw | Reference: P2761 | ISBN: 978-0415186681 | Type: Publication

Investigates the crisis in contemporary theatre, and celebrates the subversive in performance.

Part of the Library of Performing Rights (LPR) (P3041).

 

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XEN: Migration Labor and Identity
Editor: Yongsoon Min | Reference: P3313 | Type: Publication

Catalogue  published in conjunction with the exhibition by Yongsoon Min ;13 August to 12 September 2004 at the SSamzie Space Galleries.  In English and Korean.

Part of the Library of Performing Rights (LPR) (P3041).

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The Grotowski Sourcebook
Editor: Richard Schechner and Lisa Wolford | Reference: P3303 | ISBN: 978-0415131117 | Type: Publication

The first volume to provide a comprehensive overview of Jerzy Grotowski’s long and multi-faceted career.

Part of the Library of Performing Rights (LPR) (P3041).

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