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We are currently working with art salon À Rebours to develop performances in response to the work of photographer Charles Gatewood. For the last 40 years Gatewood has faithfully and lovingly documented American sub-cultures - from legendary Beats William Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg, through the excesses of Mardi Gras and naturist gatherings, to the sex radicals and body-modders of the West Coast. His work is radical, inherently performative and utterly exhilirating.

Switch are developing a series of performed interventions which will take place in and beyond the gallery during the exhibition. Exploring reconstruction as an approach we presented work-in-progress at an invitation-only event in May. The results were documented by regular collaborators Topper & Smith.

The Gatewood exhibition will take place in October. To find out more please visit the À Rebours website.

Original images © Charles Gatewood
Documentation © Topper & Smith