Book presentation

This book emerged from the need to find words for contemporary circus - an art form often described as indescribable. It explores circus history, aesthetics, disciplines, and stereotypes, raising questions about the place of contemporary circus between tradition and new artistic forms.

The author, French sociologist, dramaturge, and director Jean-Michel Guy, has spent many years researching the circus field across Europe. The publication brings together texts, lectures, and reflections that invite not only a deeper understanding of circus, but also the ability to speak about it.

The presentation will include a discussion on the language of circus, its limits, and its relevance today.