This
anthology is dedicated to the theme of bodies – in transition, on thresholds, and at the edges of life. They are discussed
in terms of their artistic, political, and existential dimensions. The focus of this artistic-philosophical consideration
of the intersection of performance practices and life practices is on processes of emergence, survival, and decay, tracing
the emergence of bio- and necropolitics.
The book looks at performative (life) cycles and their temporal dimension,
emphasizing the moment of dwelling at a threshold or transition, thus spinning a relational textual web. Mariella Greil brings
together contributions from the fields of performance, activism, psychoanalysis, and contemporary dance, connecting content
and form in a unique way.
- Following on from the publication Being
in Contact – Encountering a Bare Body (2021)
- A multilayered book with a transparent dust jacket, recycled
and transparent paper, inserts, and open thread stitching
- With contributions by Fiona Bannon, Ashon Crawley, Gurur
Ertem, Rebecca Hilton, Pavlos Kountouriotis, and others
Mariella Greil, APL
– Angewandte Performance Lab, University of Applied Arts Vienna
AWARD
Bare
Bodies – Thresholding Life was shortlisted for the 15
most beautiful Austrian books 2024.
BOOK PRESENTATION
Bare Bodies was
presented to the public on January 24, 2024 at the studio of APL – Angewandte Performance Lab – together with Ricarda
Denzer – ganz ohr / all ears (edited by Richarda Denzer and Christian Höllerer) and Questionology
(edited by Cordula Daus & Charlotta Ruth) – as well as on April 22, 2024 at TQW – Tanzquartier Wien.
