O ato de "perseguir" na arte contemporânea

Abstract

The collective and experiential aspects of certain contemporary art production bring into focus many different artistic strategies. The attempt to promote different kinds of collectivity can be thought as a sign of a genuine desire of being together. Thus, the present text, as part of a broader study of the “being together” forms in contemporary art, intends to focus on a specific form present in several works of art. The act of pursuing. The purpose is to pay attention to works of art that explore the “pursuing” as a device for the “being together” forms. In this regard, were analysed specific works by artists like Francis Alys, Vito Acconci, Sophie Calle and Marina Abramovic. KEYWORDS Being together; contemporary art; the pursuing