by Kim Gordon
First published 2014
Kim Gordon wrote extensively about art and music during the 1980s and early 1990s while serving as a founding member of Sonic Youth. Her approach spans neo-Conceptual artworks and cultural criticism. Gordon examines contemporary art, architecture, music, and gender performance through analysis of key figures including Mike Kelley, Glenn Branca, Rhys Chatham, Tony Oursler, and Raymond Pettibon. She reflects on her experience as a woman performing on stage. The book places her work alongside other artist-critics of her generation such as John Miller and Dan Graham. Gordon engages in conversation with Jutta Koether about their collaborations across art, music, and performance. The collection presents writing that remains relevant to current cultural discussions.
Genres: biography, art, gender-studies, feminism, music, cultural-studies
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: artist-critic, cultural-criticism, found-family
Period: 1980s, 1990s
182 pages · Paperback · Sternberg Press