We present an explanatory and illustrative workshop on the contribution of women artists to the field of performance art, spanning from the 1960s to the present day in Spain and Latin America, examined through a gender lens.
Many artists introduce changes and transform performances, addressing both the relationship with themselves and the body, and the situation of women within society, offering a plurality of approaches and lines of work.
The workshop will include a first part introducing performance art, its trends and approaches, as well as gender and feminist narratives. This will be followed by a second part involving the viewing of performative works and action art in audiovisual format, created by artists from different generations with significant careers. While some of these artists remain relatively unknown internationally today, others have been transcending borders for some time.
Margarita Aizpuru is an art curator, feminist, lecturer, art critic, and researcher. She holds a degree in Law and a PhD in Geography and History with a specialization in Art History, and teaches courses at several universities. With a long career, Margarita has served as an exhibition coordinator in art centers in Spain and France, and has curated performance cycles, exhibitions, video showcases, activities, seminars, and workshops.
Programme:
12:00-13:00 h Feminisms and Performance Art: A Theoretical and Visual Introduction ((Newman Building, room A106 ART))
13.00-14.00 - Break
14:00 h-15:50 h Screening of Artists' Works and Q&A with the Public (Confucious Institute 1.05)
