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Caught In The Act: A Look At Contemporary Multimedia Performance
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Caught In The Act Is An Exhilarating Look At Multimedia Performance With Frontrowcenter Photographs By Dona Ann Mcadamns. Her Unique Vantage Is In Part Due To The Enormous Respect She Has Earned From The Performers, And It Is Her Key To Documenting This Groundbreaking Type Of Theater That Continuallly Challenges The Definitions Of All The Arts. Caught In The Act Seizes The Energy Of Paintsquirting, Mediamixing Blue Man Group Drumming Into Oblivion, While It Resounds With The Passionate Rants Of Karen Finley, And Quivers With Pat Oleszko'S Dazzling Costumes Of Evermoving Appendages.Covering Performance Art Since Is Nasence At The East Village'S Pyramid Club, The Wow Caf, 8Bc, And Other Clubs In The Early Eighties Mcadams Became The Inhouse Photo Archivist At The Infamous Performance Space, P.S. 122, The Home Of Cuttingedge Theater That Eschews Convention As It Draws Energy And Inspiration From All Media. At P.S. 122 And Other Alternative Performance Spaces Such As The Kitchen And Dance Theater Workshop, Mcadams Developed Her Longterm Relationships With Many Performers.C. Carr Is A Village Voice Writer And A Longrecognized Cultural Critic Of The New York Underground Arts Movement; In Her Personal And Insightful Introduction To Caught In The Act, She Writes, The Key To Mcadams'S Work Is The Relationship She Has With The Artists. She Empathizes. They Trust. It Is This Collaborative Approach That Has Allowed Mcadams To Faithfully Represent The Rage, Courage, Integrity, And Creative Force Of Such Varied Artists As Diamand Gals, Holly Hughes, Ishmael Houstonjones, John Kelly, Dancenoise, Ethyl Eichelberger, And David Wojnarowiczand This Is Only A Small Sampling Of The Performers Featured Here.Caught In The Act Celebrates The Spirit That Links All Artists Across Their Different Disciplines And Aesthetics. The Wonderful Coexistence Of Disparate Sensibilities In This Publication Underscores The Very Nature Of This Hybrid Art. At The Same Time, It Features Many Artists Who, While Focusing Primarily On A Particular Medium, Have Expanded The Context For That Medium And Pioneered The Boundlessness, The Marvelous Sense Of Possibility That So Distinguishes This Contemporary Manifestation Of Performance.This Sleek Book Of Blackandwhite Photographs Printed In Duotone Includes Contributions Of Words, Drawings, And Scores From Some Of The Pictured Performers, Including Many Of Those Listed Above, As Well As Penny Arcade, John Bernd, Eric Bogosian, Allen Ginsberg, Philip Glass, Meredith Monk, Tim Miller, And Many Others.A Performance Poet In The Beat Tradition Who Has Been Reading And Performing Since The Early Seventies, Eileen Myles Also Contributes A Moving Afterword With Her Poem, The Troubador. Taken Altogether Caught In The Act Is As Much Of The Artists As It Is About Them. This Aperture Publication Is An Entirely Original And Broad Collection Of Work By Some Of The Most Gifted Artists Of Our Time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Caught in the Act'? A: 'Caught in the Act' primarily focuses on contemporary multimedia performance, showcasing powerful photographs and insights into the vibrant world of performance art.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Caught in the Act'? A: The author of 'Caught in the Act' is Dona Ann McAdams, a renowned photographer known for her work in documenting performance art.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Caught in the Act' is available in a hardcover binding, which adds durability and a polished look to the book.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Caught in the Act'? A: 'Caught in the Act' contains 128 pages filled with striking black-and-white photographs and contributions from various artists.
- Q: Is 'Caught in the Act' a new or used book? A: 'Caught in the Act' is classified as a used book in good condition, with signs of previous ownership but still suitable for reading.
- Q: What year was 'Caught in the Act' published? A: 'Caught in the Act' was published on January 1, 1996.
- Q: Does 'Caught in the Act' include contributions from artists? A: Yes, 'Caught in the Act' features contributions from various artists, including writings, drawings, and scores, enhancing the overall narrative of the book.
- Q: What is the condition of the book described as? A: The book is described as being in acceptable condition, which indicates it may have some wear but remains usable.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Caught in the Act'? A: 'Caught in the Act' explores themes of collaboration, the diversity of artistic expression, and the intersection of different art forms within multimedia performance.
- Q: Is there any poetry included in 'Caught in the Act'? A: Yes, 'Caught in the Act' includes a moving Afterword by performance poet Eileen Myles, featuring her poem titled 'the Troubador'.