Lucy Orta

text Roberto Pinto ; Nicolas Bourriaud ; Maia Damianovic ; Paul Virilio

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Author(s)

Roberto Pinto, Nicolas Bourriaud, Maia Damianovic, Paul Virilio

Publication, year

London : Phaidon, 2003

Scope

160 Pages, illustrated, 29 cm.

ISBN

0714843008

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Monograph on Paris-based British artist Lucy Orta, who bridges the boundaries of the visual arts by merging fashion, social engagement, poetry and performance. Orta's work encourages active participation from diverse members of the community, including the unemployed, the homeless and immigrants. Orta frequently works outside the world of gallery and museum exhibitions; subjects covered include art, fashion, politics and poetry.

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Person as subject

Lucy Orta

Location

Cabinet 6 - 4: Kunstenaars

Remarks

Incl. Bibliographical References