Performance Art and Secret Services Explored in 2019 Publication Edited by Krasznahorkai and Sasse

Kata Krasznahorkai and Sylvia Sasse edited the 2019 publication "Artists & Agents. Performance Art and the Secret Services," a 686-page volume examining intersections between performance artists and secret agents. Published by Spector Books in Leipzig, the book investigates what occurs when these two worlds collide, offering multiple perspectives across its extensive content. The work functions both as a browsable collection and a reference text, presenting various aspects of these encounters. Andrea Bátorová reviewed the publication for ARTMargins Online, describing it as having a perverse novel-like quality. The editors explore commonalities between artistic performance and intelligence operations, analyzing different facets of their interactions. With 600 pages of material, the volume provides comprehensive insights into this specialized topic.