Joan Jonas explains her art and performances | 現場藝術 #2 – Venice Biennale, 2015

How can we tell stories that outlive all artistic movements? Joan Jonas, a New York artist, represented the United States at the 2015 Venice Biennale. It was the official, if somewhat tardy, recognition of a pioneering figure in ephemeral, performance and multimedia art forms. For the Biennale, Joan Jonas designed “They Come To Us Without A Word”, an artwork of multi-layered projections, of sound, objects and light-play based around themes which have always been close to her heart: 童年, 自然, the body and movement.

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What is a living sculpture? Can time be represented? What should be the lifespan of a work of art? Who can say do not touch the works? Can stealing an idea be justified?
The LIVE ART documentary collection attempts to answer these questions by focusing on works referred to as “ephemeral”. These presentations and performances exist only for the duration of an exhibition then disappear, to be – perhaps – recreated in another location. From New York to Istanbul, from the São Paulo Biennial to the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, this documentary series makes us question the place of art in our lives and the significance of the staging, the venue and the role of the visitor for an exhibition.