Relation Work and Detour

Relation Work and Detour is a significant artist's book published in 1980 that documents the extensive collaborative performances of Marina Abramović and Ulay (Uwe Laysiepen). The work serves as a comprehensive record of their joint artistic practice during the late 1970s, featuring photo documentation of various pieces such as Meeting Decision, Relation Work, Interruption in Space, Breathing in, Breathing out, Expansion in Space, and Relation in Time. It includes an index of performances, films, video tapes, a bibliography, and biographies for both artists. The book is noted for its high-quality production, often described as being printed on offset lithograph paper, and remains a primary source for understanding the evolution of their performance art.