Performing arts—influencing change

Abstract: In the present political and socio-cultural situation in Slovakia, it is natural and necessary even to ask “what position do the arts occupy in this country?” and “what role do they play within the complex global atmosphere?” Art and culture should mirror the nation. Are we aware of that? Do we realize that art has the ability and the power to move? Not many of us realize this. This is a consequence of the permanent scepticism, apathy and resentment caused by the fact that this voice has never been heard. And this is not just the case in Slovakia. Yet even today there are certain groups of artists who still believe in the arts and their power. I think that giving up on this faith is the easiest thing to do. The decision whether to fight, rebel or actively participate is extremely complex and in many cases doing so may even threaten the freedom of the person. In this article I address the issue of whether art has the power and ability to change things. I draw attention to those socially engaging activities that could be described as performance art, which occur beyond enclosed areas and in public spaces; and in order to achieve change, they openly and nakedly attack individual consciousness and the subconscious.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Performing arts—influencing change ; volume:21 ; number:4 ; year:2011 ; pages:382-392 ; extent:11 ; Human affairs ; 21, Heft 4 (2011), 382-392 (gesamt 11)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Čiripová, Dáša

Further information

• DOI: 10.2478/s13374-011-0038-0
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2404281539123.955683346565
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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