Ventriloquism, Performance, and Contemporary Art

Ventriloquism in contemporary art is explored in a new book that examines how this outdated practice is being repositioned as a conspicuous and meaningful trend within various artistic practices. The authors, who are curators, historians, and artists, highlight the prevalence of ventriloqual motifs and strategies in contemporary art through analytical and performative means.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Ventriloquism, Performance, and Contemporary Art: A Surprising Encounter

In this captivating volume, the reader is drawn into a profound exploration of the unexpected prevalence of ventriloquial motifs and strategies within contemporary art. The case studies assembled within its pages span a diverse range of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, installation, performance, architecture, and video. What sets this collection apart is its unwavering commitment to examining and enacting ventriloquial practices, thereby interrogating and performatively manifesting contemporary conceptions of authorship, subjectivity, and performance.

To put it differently, the chapters in this book oscillate seamlessly between art history, theory, and criticism, employing both analytical and performative approaches. Through twelve essays on ventriloquism in contemporary art, authored by curators, historians, and artists, a fresh light is shed on this outdated practice, repositioning it as a conspicuous and meaningful trend within a wide array of artistic practices today.

This book holds immense appeal to scholars engaged in the fields of art history, contemporary art, media studies, performance, museum/curatorial studies, and theater. Its insights and perspectives will undoubtedly enrich our understanding of the dynamic interplay between voice, embodiment, power, and projection in the realm of artistic expression.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032304762