The Body and The body and space: real and imaginary

Abstract

This article discusses a personal history of performances in which the focus is the body and its various relationships to space. Emphasis is given to the experiences of Cia. Domínio Público, a contemporary experimental research group, studies in site-specific and the mural culture in Philadelphia. The article explores new strategies for potentializing performative work in non-traditional venues, discussing space as a partner in the creative process.

Keywords

• site-specific, mural culture, performance, body, space