Arleen Schloss, performance artist and no wave icon, dead at 82
A key figure of the no wave scene…
performance art
Performance art is a form of contemporary art in which the artist uses their body, actions and presence as the primary medium. Emerging as a distinct movement during the 20th century, performance art combines elements of visual art, theatre, music, dance and conceptual art to create live experiences that often challenge traditional ideas about art, identity, politics and society. Influential performance artists include Marina Abramović, Yoko Ono, Joseph Beuys, Chris Burden and Laurie Anderson, with the genre continuing to evolve through experimental and multimedia practices around the world.
Marina Abramović’s ‘Rhythm 0’ and Yoko Ono’s ‘Cut Piece’: art from the confrontation of violence
Two harrowing performances.
The long journey to the end: Marina Abramović’s poetic breakup
Turning an ending into an artistic statement.
‘The Couple In The Cage’: The performance that pranked the art world
A deeply confrontational prank.
Jet engines, flame throwers and destruction: The bizarre performances of Survival Research Laboratories
‘The Unexpected Destruction of Elaborately Engineered Artifacts’.
Hear Me Out: ‘The Artist is Present’ is the most important artwork of our times
A 736-hour-long masterpie
Partners in crime: how Marina Abramovic’s former partner stole Adolf Hitler’s favourite painting
This seemingly pleasant painting has a dark history.
More About performance art
Performance art is a live artistic practice in which the artist's actions, body or interaction with an audience form the artwork, often exploring social, political or conceptual ideas.
Some of the best-known performance artists include Marina Abramović, Yoko Ono, Joseph Beuys, Chris Burden, Laurie Anderson, Carolee Schneemann and Tehching Hsieh.
While both involve live performance, performance art is typically presented as visual or conceptual art rather than scripted drama. It often prioritises artistic ideas, audience interaction and experimentation over narrative, character and traditional theatrical conventions.