Performative realism : interdisciplinary studies in art and media

Introduction Playing the media keyboard. The political potential of performativity in Christoph Schlingensiefs electioneering circus The performative acts in Medea and Dogville and the sense of 'realism' in new media Performativity and documentary. Sami Saifs and Phie Ambos Family and performativity Performing the everyday. Two Danish photo books from the 1970s Inventing reality. On truth and lies in the work of Hayley Newman Making real. Strategies of performing performativity in Between image and stage. The Theatricality and performativity of installation art A combination and not a contradiction. Gertrude Steins performative aesthetics Performativity and role-playing.