Amelia Jones Bücher

Focusing on the career of Ron Athey, this exploration highlights his significance as a performance artist over the past four decades. It challenges traditional art narratives by celebrating the diverse and intense experiences within Athey's work and the various communities he connects with. The book delves into the multifaceted nature of his performances, emphasizing their impact and the rich tapestry of influences that shape his artistic expression.

Essayists Amada Cruz, Elizabeth A. T. Smith, and Amelia Jones offer keen insight and observations from several distinct vantage points, demonstrating that Sherman's work is a lens through which to view contemporary art and its ongoing concern with the profound issues of the structures of the self.

Challenging the notion of feminism as a unified discourse, this book assembles writings that address art, film, architecture, popular culture, new media, and other visual fields from a feminist perspective. The book combines classic texts with six newly commissioned pieces. Articles are grouped into thematic sections, each introduced by the editor. Providing a framework within which to understand the shifts in feminist thinking in visual studies, as well as an overview of major feminist theories of the visual, this reader also explores how issues of race, class, nationality, and sexuality enter into debates about feminism in the field of the visual. -- book cover.

Exploring the intertwined concepts of "queer" and "gender performance," this volume offers a comprehensive history and critical analysis of these ideas over recent decades. It challenges the foundational assumptions surrounding them, inviting readers to reconsider the implications of gender and sexuality in contemporary discourse.

Embracing a mix of methodologies and perspectives (including feminism, queer theory, philosophy, psychoanalysis, and literary theory), this examination of body art provides historical insight and context that rethinks the parameters of postmodern culture.

Exploring the transformative power of perspective, this book delves into how diverse viewpoints can reshape our understanding of the world. It emphasizes the importance of empathy and open-mindedness in fostering meaningful connections and addressing societal challenges. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and research, the author illustrates how embracing different perspectives can lead to innovative solutions and a more inclusive society. The narrative encourages readers to challenge their assumptions and appreciate the richness of varied experiences.

Eden Blake, an actress known for a cringe-worthy commercial, unexpectedly lands a lead role in a Broadway musical after the original star quits. Cast opposite the charming yet arrogant Brennon Thorne, Eden faces the challenge of performing alongside someone who initially dismisses her. As their on-stage chemistry grows, so does tension from Brennon's past and Eden's doubts about his trustworthiness. Through shared performances and personal challenges, they discover that not all rumors hold true, and their connection might transcend the stage.

The book delves into the impact of technology on artistic expression, featuring over 100 illustrations that span mainstream and independent films, video art, performance, and visual arts. It uniquely examines how advancements in technology have transformed artists' capabilities and the forms they use to convey their creativity, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of contemporary art.

"It has been argued, most notably in psychoanalytic and modernist art discourse, that the production of works of art is fundamentally driven by sexual desire. It has been further argued, particularly since the early 1970s, that sexual drives and desires also condition the distribution, display and reception of art. This anthology traces how and why this identification of art with sexual expression or repression arose and how the terms have shifted in tandem with artistic and theoretical debates, from the era of the rights movements to the present. Among the subjects it discusses are abjection and the "informe," or formless; pornography and the obscene; the performativity of gender and sexuality; and the role of sexuality in forging radical art or curatorial practices in response to such issues as state-sponsored repression and anti-feminism in the broader social realm." -- Publisher's description