"What this book does admirably well is to provide as much of an experience of Arsem's work as possible considering the limitations of the medium of text. It also avoids falling into the trap of attempting to only represent her artistic output: the broad scope of the twelve essays in this collection ensures that Arsem's work is situated in global social and political contexts, making this book a valuable resource for those not only interested in performance art, but in art theory and practice more generally. . . . Intrinsically ephemeral, transient and temporary Arsem's work may be, but Responding to Site: The Performance Art of Marilyn Arsem nevertheless allows access to at least some aspects of this art, and the ethos of the artist. As such it is a significant resource, a valuable collection of artistic traces, an impactful archival document and a moving and engaging read."

Mareli Stolp, Journal for Artistic Research

"With this long overdue publication, editors Jennie Klein and Natalie Loveless have successfully curated a volume that claims critical space for Arsem's body and magnifies its distinct odor. . . . Beyond the critical essays, handfuls of performance photographs appear at the end of each section in the volume. Quite pleasurably, these visual vignettes bring the tactile environments of Arsem's work into delicate focus. . . . Responding to Site validates the work of performance artists who most often operate outside the bounds of traditional time structures and codified performance spaces. The book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in performance art and an integral monograph about one of the field’s most prolific makers."

Raegan Truax, TDR: The Drama Review