We also invite a revolving circus of guest artists, teachers and researchers including from our pool of Artist Research Fellows.
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A unique and key part of the course is 'Live Art Histories' which explores histories, social contexts, and genealogies of live art in the UK and internationally after 1960, in its emergence from visual art, as well as from intersections with other histories including those of theatre, dance, video, installation and activism.
Key histories and case studies may include solo and autobiographical, endurance and durational, intimate and one-to-one, interventionist and collaborative performances, among other forms of live art practice.
The module reflects upon the aesthetic, methodological, historiographical and other implications of encountering live art in its live manifestations and through documentation (such as scores, photographs, videos or oral accounts).
Teaching will also include archival research at a venue such as the Live Art Development Agency, Tate Archives or Whitechapel Gallery Archive.