Practical Performance Magic - Maija Hirvanen and Eva Neklyaeva Lou Reed Pettena’s youthful work in the

Pettena’s youthful work in the United States and assiduous frequentation of (an)architects such as Buckminster Fuller and James Wines

four sex workers in so-called 'Australia' explore topics pertinent to sex work through a series of essays

Years of transition from political radicalism to hedonism

a site rooted in ritual that is steadily disappearing

texts and illustrations and features works by already well-known Ukrainian artists Sasha Kurmaz and Mykola Ridny as well as upcoming talents

Practical Performance Magic - Maija Hirvanen and Eva Neklyaeva Lou Reed Pettena’s youthful work in theWhat if, when a performance is described as nothing short of magical, it is not just a metaphor? Maija Hirvanen and Eva Neklyaeva wrote a book together exploring the techniques involved in creating and curating contemporary performances through practical magic. Like feminist magic, performance magic is not inherited or exclusive, but learned and inclusive. Anyone can practice it. This is a book of recipes and spills, based on lived experience,