{"title":"Lucy Weir","description":"\u003cp\u003eLucy Weir's work delves into complex explorations of identity, culture, and human experience, often through the lens of performance and societal norms. Her writing offers insightful analysis on themes such as masculinity and self-injury, inviting readers to engage with challenging and thought-provoking subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, her books blend academic rigor with accessible prose, making them valuable for readers interested in contemporary social issues and the intricacies of personal and collective expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"performance-masculinity-and-self-injury-by-lucy-weir-9781032027098","title":"Performance, Masculinity, and Self-Injury","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerformance, Masculinity, and Self-Injury\u003c\/em\u003e is an ambitious and expansive examination of the visual language of self-injury in performance art from the 1960s to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the gendered nature of discussion around self-harm, the book challenges established readings of risk-taking and self-injury in global performance practice. The interdisciplinary methodology draws from art history and sociology to provide a new critical analysis of the relationship between masculinity and self-inflicted injury. Based upon interviews with a range of artists around the world, it offers an innovative understanding of the diverse meanings behind self-injury in performance, and delves into the gendered coding of self-harming bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual chapters examine the work of Ron Athey, Günter Brus, Wafaa Bilal, Franko B, André Stitt, Pyotr Pavlensky, and Yang Zhichao, offering a new perspective on the forms and functions of self-injury in performance art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, performance studies, gender studies, and cultural studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607359865068,"sku":"9781032027098","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781032027098-performance-masculinity-and-self-injury.jpg?v=1778162124"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lucy-weir.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}