Lucy Weir

Lucy Weir, a Reader in History of Art at the University of Edinburgh, engages in a provocative discussion on the intersections of performance art, masculinity, and self-injury. She questions whether self-harm can be considered art and challenges traditional gender associations within this realm. Weir explores the influential Viennese Actionism and delves into artists like Ron Athey and Wafaa Bilal, examining how their controversial performances resonate in socio-political contexts and redefine bodily autonomy and artistic expression.