Bibliograph

Is it my body?, selected texts, Kim Gordon ; edited by Branden W. Joseph

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Label

Is it my body?, selected texts, Kim Gordon ; edited by Branden W. Joseph

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Is it my body?

Responsibility statement

Kim Gordon ; edited by Branden W. Joseph

Series statement

Institut fur Kunstkritk

Sub title

selected texts

Summary

"Throughout the 1980s and early 90s, Kim Gordon -widely known as a founding member of the influential band Sonic Youth - produced a series of writings on art and music. Ranging from neo-conceptual artworks to broader forms of cultural criticism, these rare texts are brought together in this volume for the first time, placing Gordon's writing within the context of the artist-critics of her generation, including Mike Kelley, John Miller, and Dan Graham. In addressing key stakes within contemporary art, architecture, music, and the performance of male and female gender roles, Gordon provides a prescient analysis of such figures as Kelley, Glenn Branca, Rhys Chatham, Tony Oursler, and Raymond Pettibon, in addition to reflecting on her own position as a woman on stage. The result is a collection that feels as timely now as when it was written. This volume additionally features a conversation between Gordon and Jutta Koether in which they discuss their collaborations in art, music, and performance."

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