From demands for racial justice to the discussions around monuments and memorials, On the Town provides a vivid account of current debates through the lens of performance

This book builds on a series of acclaimed Performa drawing content and inspiration from the organization’s international biennials and programs. It features projects by more than 100 of the leading artists, choreographers, architects, theater and film directors working today.

On the Town documents the 2017 and 2019 editions of the Performa biennial along with five years of public programs, films and exhibitions touring the globe. Illustrated with performance photos, essays and interviews with the artists, it captures a critical juncture in the evolution of performance.

Foreword by: Yvonne Rainer
Text by: RoseLee Goldberg, Mark Beasley, Kari Conte, Kathy Noble, Marc Arthur, Joseph Akel, Adrienne Edwards, Vic Brooks, Noam M. Elcott, Mario Gooden, Ariel Osterweis, Ashley Okwuosa, Brittany Richmond, Charlene K. Lau, Emily Coates, Iris McCloughan, Job Piston