City as a space of cultural performance

Authors

  • Renata Hołda Uniwersytet Jagielloński Instytut Studiów Międzykulturowych

Abstract

The present paper concerns the performances held in open urban spaces, in places not designed as exhibition or theatre space. This creates new possibilities of use and transformation; the space may serve a new purpose. I am particularly interested in “busking”, a kind of street performance that is overtly commercial. For many, it is fun, for others a temporary way to earn a living, and also to become known as an artist. Contemporary “busking” continues the traditions of old fair shows and folk performances, which involved singing, showing tricks, dancing, juggling and other skills or animal training.

Published

2015-02-20

How to Cite

Hołda, R. (2015). City as a space of cultural performance. Studia Etnologiczne I Antropologiczne, 15, 131–143. Retrieved from https://trrest.vot.pl/ojsus/index.php/SEIA/article/view/9331

Issue

Section

Miasto i miejskość — między ładem a żywiołem