Paperback, black and white images, W208 x H293 mm
This catalogue was published alongside Mexican artist Santiago Sierra's first major solo exhibition at Ikon in February 2002. The artist pushes at the limits of political possibility through performances that explore the value of labour.
This comprehensive catalogue documents Sierra's work to date. He chooses his locations and recruits carefully. From Lima, Mexico City and Havana to Berlin, Helsinki and Birmingham, Sierra pays a standard wage to refugees, illegal workers, prostitutes or homeless people to perform set tasks. Repetitive, obtrusive and often pointless, these remunerated actions, stand as harsh yet poetic metaphors for the modern world.
This popular publication features text by Katya Garcia-Anton.