No. 54
LAURIE ANDERSON: On Performance Part I & II (c) 2001
running time: 58 minutes
DVD/VHS

Laurie Anderson is best known as a performance artist who uses music, technology, handmade instruments, words, actors and props to tell her tales. Although Anderson describes herself as a "storyteller", her performances are rich in visual imagery and have often been presented in art galleries and museums. ART/new york has been a fan of Anderson's work for some time, and on this program, two interviews with the artist are presented: a 1984 interview in her downtown loft and a second interview in 1999, just prior to her BAM performance of Moby Dick. Also included is an interview with ROSELEE GOLDBERG, author of a recent book on Anderson, and footage from several gallery exhibitions and performances.