Brad Downey's Two-Decade Practice Cataloged in 'Slapstick Formalism'

Brad Downey, an American artist based in Europe since 2004, has his first comprehensive monograph published by Possible Books and Dokument Press. Titled 'Slapstick Formalism: Process, Project, Object', the book catalogs 20 years of his work blending performance, installation, and painting, often in public spaces. It includes documentation, interviews, and contributions that contextualize his practice. In a conversation with Marc Wellman, Downey discusses his training, post-internet art categorization, and social media relationship. His series 'Stolen Passwords' critiques smartphone obsession by superimposing lock codes onto candid photos of commuters. Works like 'Broken Bike Lane' in Berlin use tape to reconfigure bike lanes, challenging perceptions of public space. The book is available for $39.90.