ZusammenSpiel (Bilingual edition): Tabea Blumenschein - Ulrike Ottinger

A woman of high beauty, Tabea Blumenschein, decided to escape her loneliness and leave La Rotonda. She bought a ticket 'Aller jamais retour. Berlin Tegel' and embraced transformation, challenging norms and revealing the performativity of gender. These books bring together Blumenschein's drawings with Ottinger's photographs from their joint performance sessions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 576 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Tabea Blumenschein, a woman of unparalleled beauty, possessed a unique ability to embody diverse roles such as Medea, Madonna, Iphigenia, and Aspasia. On a sunny winter day, driven by a longing to break free from her solitude, she made a bold decision to leave La Rotonda. Fueled by a sense of adventure, she purchased a ticket that read, 'Aller jamais retour. Berlin Tegel.' This marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey, as Blumenschein embarked on a path of self-discovery and artistic exploration.

In her pursuit of transformation, Blumenschein embraced a distinctive, avant-garde aesthetic that defied societal conventions. She fearlessly explored multiple identities, challenging the norms and expectations imposed upon women. Through her performances, Blumenschein revealed the inherent performativity of gender, challenging the rigid binary of male and female roles.

This captivating story unfolds through a series of books that bring together Blumenschein's captivating drawings with Ottinger's photographs from their joint performance sessions. These books serve as a platform for dialogue, allowing the perspectives of both artists to converge and shed light on their collaborative artistic journey.

Blumenschein's drawings, with their intricate details and bold lines, capture the essence of the characters she portrayed. They serve as visual representations of the transformations she underwent, showcasing her ability to transform herself physically and emotionally. On the other hand, Ottinger's photographs capture the raw energy and intensity of Blumenschein's performances, providing a glimpse into the collaborative process between the two artists.

Through their combined efforts, Blumenschein and Ottinger created a body of work that pushed the boundaries of gender and identity. Their performances and collaborative projects challenged societal norms and encouraged viewers to reexamine their perceptions of gender and power.

Tabea Blumenschein's journey from La Rotonda to Berlin Tegel serves as a testament to her unwavering pursuit of beauty, creativity, and self-expression. Her ability to transform and challenge societal norms left an indelible mark on the art world, inspiring future generations of artists to embrace their unique identities and push the boundaries of what is possible.

Weight: 3288g
Dimension: 209 x 313 x 67 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775752435