Critical Writing Index

Vera Frenkel: Raincoats Suitcases Palms - The Bar Report

by Dot Tuer, Vera Frenkel and Matthias Winzen

Toronto: Art Gallery of York University, 1993

ISBN 0-921972-10-5

Two softcover publications housed in slipcase bearing the name of the artist, Vera Frenkel, as part of an exhibition of Frenkel’s work at the agYU from September 29 to October 31, 1993. The books include writing, documentation of previous exhibitions, stills and images. One essay by Matthias Winzenen "situates the Transit Bar installation at Documenta IX in the context of contemporary xenophobia. Tuer investigates the role played by the themes of exile and memory in Frenkel's work. In an interview with Tuer, Frenkel discuss her adoption of the video medium, the role of storytelling in her work, the influence of archeology, and themes such as silencing. Includes an annotated documentation of videotapes from 1977 to 1990 and an artist's book of the Transit Bar experience." (Quote taken from the artexte website.)

Texts by Dot Tuer, Vera Frenkel, Matthias Winzen, and Loretta Yarlow.

ITEM 1993.187 – available for viewing in the Research Centre

Videos, Artworks and Artists Cited

Vera Frenkel