Not my Circus, not my Monkeys

For a long time, an awareness of ethical attitudes toward humans and animals simply did not exist in the world of circus. Discrimination, stigmatization, and oppression were the order of the day, as was demonstrated by putting so-called “freaks of nature” on display for commercial gain. In essays by leading experts and works by international artists, this volume takes a critical look at the circus phenomenon and challenges present-day structures in society through investigations rooted in art, cultural history, animal ethics, and anti-racism.

ARTISTS
Kathryn Andrews | Miriam Bäckström | Istvan Balogh | Beni Bischof | Mona Broschár | Barbara Breitenfellner | Michael Dannenmann | Zilla Leutenegger | Dieter Meier | Yves Netzhammer | Tal R | Augustin Rebetez | Boris Rebetez | Ugo Rondinone | Niklaus Rüegg | Francisco Sierra | Norbert Tadeusz | William Wegman et. al.