{"product_id":"performing-observer","title":"Performing Observer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Performing Observer\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of short, critical writings on contemporary art, performance, and photography written over the course of the past two decades. These texts were originally published in a variety of settings, including art magazines and exhibition catalogues, online journals and websites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wide range of global practitioners are analysed, from emerging to established artists. As the title suggests, Patrick feels that he is simultaneously performing a role while observing and writing about the field. The intention is to present a well-informed but jargon free survey of many significant developments in contemporary art and culture. Among the artists discussed are: Francis Alÿs, Laurie Anderson, Chris Burden, William Eggleston, Cindy Sherman, and Andy Warhol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book examines an important series of interconnected contemporary art practices. Layering writings on performance-based work, material forms and photography, it positions performance within a larger context. The artists selected are genuinely international with a strong focus on the southern hemisphere, and are grouped together in sections Patrick calls Performance, Photography, Publicness, Video, Books and Exhibitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt aims to make sense of a specific modality of art making with an interesting - and to a degree unspoken - interest in art writing itself. Both elements are compelling separately but especially so together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccessibly written and especially approachable for a range of interested readers. It offers scholarly and critical depth while retaining a writing style that will appeal beyond a strictly scholarly audience. It will appeal to readers closely involved in contemporary art theory and practice, whether students, artists, academics or simply curious to know more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intellect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54247545176408,"sku":"9781789386745","price":25.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781789386745_69c827a2-95bc-4e84-87cf-fe67fcae0a2a.jpg?v=1778617830","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/performing-observer","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}