Editor: Susanne Hillen

The Makeshift Body is a monograph by Mandy El-Sayegh, an artist known for her exploration of identity, memory, and the human form. This book examines El-Sayegh's multidisciplinary approach, which intertwines painting, installation, and performance to reflect on the complexities of the body as a site of resilience and transformation. Through a striking collection of images and critical essays, The Makeshift Body delves into themes of fragmentation, cultural hybridity, and the interplay between the personal and the political. El-Sayegh’s work challenges viewers to reconsider notions of bodily autonomy and collective experience, making this monograph a compelling study of contemporary art that resonates with urgent social questions.