MANRESA HAUPTBAHNHOF. HOMENAJE A BEUYS Y A IGNACIO DE LOYOLA

This book explores the relationship between artistic experimentation and spirituality, focusing on the work of Joseph Beuys and his connection to Ignatius of Loyola and the city of Manresa. The book revisits the Fluxus performance "Manresa" presented by Beuys in 1966 and the later performance "Manresa Hbf" by Henning Christiansen and Bjørn Nørgaard in 1994. The book includes material from the 1994 performance, such as images, scripts, writings, and preparatory drawings, as well as an unpublished lecture by Harald Szeemann.

In addition, the book includes critical texts by experts on contemporary art, spirituality, and art history. Friedhelm Mennekes, a Jesuit and expert in contemporary art, provides a spiritual reading of the action based on the symbolism of objects and spaces. Art critic Pilar Parcerisas examines the significance of the location, using the metaphor of the central station to redraw a more complex map of Europe. Art historian Peter van der Meijden provides a contextualization of both performances and explores the encounter of three very different artistic personalities who work to establish unexpected connections.

Overall, the book offers new insights into the work of Joseph Beuys and his relationship with spirituality and experimental art, providing a unique perspective on the Fluxus movement and its legacy.