Author: ed. Chandrasekhar Indira, ed. Seel Peter C
Place: Delhi
Publisher: Tulika Books
Year: 2003
Pages: 259
ISBN: 81-85229-76-7
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: India Culture
Classification: 711.4
Shelf: C4R3
Accession No: B578
Contents: Preface Hans-Georg Knopp and Peter C. Seel Introduction Indira Chandrasekhar Exposition body.city Frames Body.city figures Lists of Works, Biographies Credits and Acknowledgements
Abstract: “Body City: Siting Contemporary Culture in India” examines the intersection of art, culture, and the human body within India’s sociopolitical landscape. The book explores how the body serves as a site for personal, political, and cultural expression, with contributions from Hans-Georg Knopp, Peter C. Seel, and Indira Chandrasekhar. Through the “body.city” exposition, it investigates how urban spaces act as metaphors for body representation. The work highlights key artists, performers, and cultural figures while analyzing the role of architecture, performance, and media. It offers both theoretical insights and practical documentation of contemporary art and culture in India.