AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED

Discover a fascinating journey into the world of the performative practice of the British group Forced Entertainment, which has been operating continuously since 1984. This pioneering publication, the first of its kind in Poland, will take you deep into the aesthetics and narrative of everyday life, where visual simplicity intertwines with absurdity and irony. Get to know the work of Tim Etchells, the founder and leader of the collective, writer, director and visual artist, who selected the materials for this unique book.

• In-depth analysis of the performative practice of Forced Entertainment
• Selection of texts by Tim Etchells from 1994-2013
• Critical analyses by theater researchers: Hans-Thies Lehmann and Florian Malzacher
• Conversations with the director conducted by Adrian Heathfield and Katarzyna Tórz
• Rich iconographic material: photos from performances and visual works by Etchells
• Off-center perspective of the creator, describing his artistic practice

The book "As if nothing happened" is not only a collection of essays and stage texts, but above all an insightful study of the phenomenon of Forced Entertainment. For more than three decades, this group has been exploring the boundaries of theater, performance and visual art, creating unique and thought-provoking works. Their work, although rooted in everyday life, surprises with absurdity and irony, forcing the viewer to reflect on the world around him.

Tim Etchells, the leader of Forced Entertainment, is an extremely versatile figure. As a writer, director and visual artist, he brings rich experience and a unique perspective to his work. His texts, collected in this book, are a valuable source of knowledge about the group's creative process and its artistic pursuits. Thanks to them, we can better understand what lies behind the apparent simplicity and everyday life that form the foundation of their work.

The book also contains critical analyses by theater researchers who look at the phenomenon of Forced Entertainment from different perspectives. Their texts are a valuable complement to the off-center perspective of the creator, allowing for a deeper understanding of the context and meaning of their work. The conversations with the director, conducted by Adrian Heathfield and Katarzyna Tórz, in turn, offer an opportunity to learn about Tim Etchells' personal thoughts and inspirations.

The Korporacja Ha!Art publishing house, known for publishing ambitious and innovative works in the fields of culture and art, presents readers with an exceptional book that will surely interest all lovers of theater, performance and contemporary art. "As if nothing happened" is a must-read for anyone who wants to delve into the secrets of Forced Entertainment's performative practice and understand what lies behind their unique style and aesthetics. The book has 320 pages and a format of 157x224 mm.