Adrian Piper
Item Description
Documentation of the January 30, 1987 performance and discussion of "My Calling (Card), No. 1 & 2." Performance artist and philosopher Adrian Piper presents "My Calling (Card) No. 1 & 2." These are reactive performances designed for social situations, and the audience is encouraged to discuss the controversial personal politics of the pieces with Piper. A videotape of her performance work "Funk Lessons," which is about the sociology of black pop music," is also screened. –[Source: Event Calendar -- January/February 1987]