Saturday, August 24, 2024

Cosey Fanni Tutti | A Study In Scarlet






Cosey Fanni Tutti
A Study In Scarlet
Conspiracy International, 1987
14 x 22 cm., 56 min
Edition of 160 numbered copies


A VHS cassette containing four live commissioned ‘actions’ by the artist, between the years 1983 and 1986. 


DIORAMA 
21st August 1983, London
A ritual of transformation and awakening within the walls of the only existing original 'diorama' building in London.

SUCH IS LIFE 
27th & 29th September 1984, Bloomsbury Theatre, London
A celebration of the body and mind. The admission of sexual awakening and freedom. A tribute to the works of Georges Bataille. This performance was part of the 'Violent Silence' festival which included readings, films, music and performance from people who work with the same freedom of thought.

OPINIONS 
15th August 1985, Zap Club, Brighton
As always the actions are improvised and feed off the energy and attitude absorbed prior to the event.
The video was shot through cling film and a live mix was projected above the stage onto a 6' screen.

PUSSY GOT THE CREAM 
6th March 1986, Zap Club, Brighton
A video piece specially commissioned for the 'taboo' festival.




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