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Language to Cover a Page: The Early Writings of Vito Acconci (Writing Art),New
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Poems and other texts from the 1960s by a pioneering conceptual artist that show a continuity with his subsequent work in performance and video art.Pioneering conceptual artist Vito Acconci began his career as a poet. In the 1960s, before beginning his work in performance and video art, Acconci studied at the Iowa Writers Workshop and published poems in journals and chapbooks. Almost all of this work remains unknown; much of it appeared in the selfproduced magazines of the Lower East Side's mimeo revolution, and many other pieces were never published. Language to Cover a Page collects these writings for the first time and not only shows Acconci to be an important experimental writer of the period, but demonstrates the continuity of his early writing with his later work in film, video, and performance.Language to Cover a Page documents a key moment in the unprecedented intersection of artists and poets in the late 1960sas seen in the Dwan Gallery's series of 'Language' shows (19671970) and in Acconci's own journal 0 to 9. Indeed, as Acconci moved from the poetry scene to the art world, his poetry became increasingly performative while his artwork was often structured and motivated by linguistic play.Acconci's early writing recalls the work of Samuel Beckett, the deadpan voice of the nouveau roman, and the jump cuts and fraught permutations of the nouvelle vague. Poems in Language to Cover a Page explore the materiality of language ('language as matter and not ideas,' as Robert Smithson put it), the physical space of the page, and the physicality of source texts (phonebooks, thesauruses, dictionaries). Other poems take the space of the page as an analogue to performance space or implicate the poem in a network of activity (as in his 'DialaPoem' pieces). Readers will find Acconci's inventive and accomplished poetry as edgy and provocative as anything published today.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Language to Cover a Page'? A: The main theme of 'Language to Cover a Page' revolves around the exploration of language as a material entity and its relationship to physical space, reflecting Vito Acconci's transition from poetry to performance and visual art.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Language to Cover a Page' is Vito Acconci, a pioneering conceptual artist known for his innovative work in poetry, performance, and video art.
- Q: When was 'Language to Cover a Page' published? A: 'Language to Cover a Page' was published on March 3, 2006.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Language to Cover a Page'? A: 'Language to Cover a Page' contains 428 pages of poetry and writings.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Acconci's work? A: Yes, 'Language to Cover a Page' is suitable for both new readers and those familiar with Acconci's work, as it provides insight into his early writings and artistic evolution.
- Q: What are some key influences found in Acconci's poetry? A: Acconci's poetry is influenced by notable figures such as Samuel Beckett and the concepts of the nouveau roman, showcasing a blend of linguistic experimentation and performative aspects.
- Q: Does this book include previously unpublished works? A: Yes, 'Language to Cover a Page' includes many of Acconci's early writings that were previously unpublished or appeared only in self-produced magazines.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in conceptual art, experimental poetry, and the intersection of language and performance will find 'Language to Cover a Page' particularly beneficial.
- Q: Can you describe the style of Acconci's poetry in this collection? A: Acconci's poetry in this collection is characterized by its edgy and provocative nature, often exploring the materiality of language and its physical representation on the page.