Mike Parr is Australia’s foremost performance artist, a pioneer whose influence on the development of performance art here is unmatched. Since the 1970s, he has pushed the boundaries of art, exploring realms far outside mainstream visual culture. Despite early resistance and disdain, Parr remained steadfast in his practice, shaping a vital, often contentious, path in Australian art.

This long-awaited book, compiled by the artist himself, offers a rare firsthand account of his work, featuring an extraordinary collection of photographs, performance scripts, and writings. It captures the essence of Parr’s groundbreaking contributions, which have established him as one of Australia’s most significant cultural figures on the global stage. Since 1973, Parr has performed across the world—from Switzerland and France to Japan, the Philippines, and beyond.