‘Performance Piece #8’ and '“T” Dictionary' (1965) by Alison Knowles

Alison Knowles's Performance Piece #8 (Summer 1965) exists as a language-based proposition published in the first Great Beat Pamphlet (New York: Something Else Press, 1965). It also exists as a "graphic performance" entitled The "T" Dictionary. “The Dictionary” was first made public in the book The Four Suits (New York: Something Else Press, 1965). The following year, it was featured in the exhibition "Intermedia" at the Something Else Gallery. In this episode, Alice Centamore takes us on a journey through this fascinating piece and its various instantiations. She also delves into diverse topics related to Knowles's artistic practice, as well as the history of Something Else Press and Gallery. More information about the episode, the piece and the guest is available on the episode's website.