#performance-art

#performance-art

Kyle Abraham’s dance, 'Dear Lord, Make Me Beautiful,' is an abstract reflection on personal and societal issues such as aging, memory, and hope.

Malik Nashad Sharpe's Goner blends erotic dance with elements of horror, creating a unique and thrilling performance experience.

Mana Wahine combines Māori cultural elements with contemporary dance, resonating deeply with global themes of womanhood.

Ruination blends spoken word, contemporary dance, and live music, presenting a surreal adaptation of Greek myths that challenges traditional narratives.

Tina Friml's stand-up challenges societal views of disability, transforming perceptions through humor with a bold and unapologetic voice.

Rose Matafeo reflects on confidence when ordering wine, noting that it's a sign of adulthood.

Despite struggling with her performance, Matafeo humorously recounts her experience during filming her comedy special.

John Early creatively merges comedy and music in innovative performances.

Lunchtime on set provided both comedy and creativity, showcasing the quirky interactions between cast members and the fun atmosphere of filming.

The play explores the complexities of modern dating through a first date scenario filled with conflicting desires and perspectives.

Jan Hakon Erichsen creates absurdist performance art videos featuring playful destruction, humor, and engaging visual spectacle.

His work blends slapstick comedy with body horror, appealing to a wide audience on social media.

'On Display Harvard' performance highlights the UN's International Day of Persons With Disabilities, showcasing diverse abilities through art.

The event celebrates 20 years of creative community at 16th & Mission with open performances every Thursday night.

Gio Blonde transforms trauma through photography and performance, exploring identity, relationships, and the art of self-revelation. A rebirth through expressive nudity and emotional connection.

Nicer Tuesdays events in 2024 are a vibrant platform for diverse creatives to share their innovative journeys and engage with the audience.

GhostRave blends immersive theater with themes of identity, history, and hope, utilizing a nightlife vibe to engage its audience in a unique narrative experience.

Brian Quijada aims to popularize live looping in theater, enhancing storytelling and musical depth through innovative performances.

A Detective Story cleverly subverts traditional detective genre conventions, focusing more on character relationships than on solving the mystery itself.

The production seamlessly blends surrealism with personal narratives, creating a vibrant celebration of freedom through performance.

Ivo Dimchev's Top Faves concert promises a unique blend of music, theater, and interaction, exploring the complexities of human existence.

Off Broadway faces real-estate pressures, leading to the closure of significant theater spaces like Soho Rep's Walkerspace.

Rebecca Belmore, an acclaimed Indigenous artist, won the 2024 Audain Prize for her impactful work addressing the histories and realities of Indigenous peoples.

WangShui's performance channels ancient traditions through modern interpretations, showcasing the interplay between cultures and art forms.

Flyaway Productions creatively supports reproductive rights with their aerial show "Ode to Jane," blending acrobatics, history, and pro-choice activism in a unique performance.

FLÓBÉR is a performance examining how family and nation-state narratives interact, particularly through a queer lens.

Lady Gaga's album Harlequin combines theatricality, music, and emotional storytelling, preparing for her role in the upcoming film Joker: Folie à Deux.

HATARI blends musical genres to challenge societal constructs while redefining dystopian narratives in their performance art.

Two Shell creates frenetic bass music while maintaining their anonymity, challenging conventional performance norms with a blend of various electronic styles.

The Empire Strips Back creatively blends burlesque with iconic Star Wars themes, delivering an entertaining but light-hearted experience.

The Queer Jewish Cabaret JJJ returns with its Hanukkah show 'Feeling Gelty?' featuring live performances celebrating Jewish culture.

The Oregon Burlesque Festival celebrates its ninth year with over 40 performers, emphasizing satire, comedy, and dance, and features no competition for this final event.

Celebrating 20 years of community expression with an open mic event that welcomes diverse forms of art every Thursday night.

This outdoor open mic event has fostered artistic expression in San Francisco for nearly 20 years.

David Henry Nobody Jr.'s career intersects with Donald Trump's rise, exploring absurdity and celebrity culture in his upcoming survey.

Daniel Craig supports Chappell Roan's stance on the invasive behavior of fans, highlighting the dangers of fame and the loss of personal boundaries.

The Conundrum Chronicles encourages moral reflection through storytelling.

The Crosscurrents Live event unites storytelling, poetry, and dance to inspire the Bay Area community.

The art world is challenged by Maurizio Cattelan's 'Comedian,' a banana duct-taped to a wall, highlighting themes of value and perception in contemporary art.

Berlin's art scene is alive with workshops, exhibitions, and performances that challenge contemporary narratives.

Upcoming shows reflect a blend of digital engagement and environmental themes.

The Berlin Art Week culminated in a vibrant offsite party highlighting innovative performances, transforming a historic site into a modern art venue.

Mike Kelley's art combines found objects and performance to explore profound themes related to childhood, trauma, and the complexities of teenage life.

Tina Girouard's artistic legacy and influence is now receiving overdue recognition through a comprehensive exhibition at the New York's Center for Art Research and Alliances.

FKA twigs challenges traditional art spaces with her performance at Sotheby's, emphasizing a return to authentic experience over digital distractions.

Embracing fear and horror through the arts can be cathartic during unsettling times.

Dorrance Dance revitalizes 'The Nutcracker' with a jazz and tap interpretation that highlights American culture and community roots.

The production creatively intertwines mental health themes with classic characters, giving a fresh perspective on societal views of normality and psychological struggles.

Portland's dance scene embraces Halloween through diverse performances that blend tradition, creativity, and cultural expression.

Davone Tines and Jennifer Koh's 'Everything Rises' explores racialized trauma and challenges traditional classical music narratives.

Maria Duenas finds comfort in music, transforming debut nerves into confidence at the Salzburg Festival.

The Farm/Art DTour creatively integrates agriculture with performance art, promoting rural culture to a broad audience.

Ei Arakawa-Nash's exhibition explores the intersections of art, identity, and community, highlighting parenting and the LGBTQIA+ experience through performance and collaboration.

Portland Design Month celebrates creativity with a month-long series of events and workshops led by designers and community members.

FORCE! invites audiences to physically and mentally surrender to the experience of incarceration through a unique interactive performance.

"Black Lodge" challenges traditional opera forms, fusing rock and classical elements into an immersive artistic experience.

The radical adaptation of Sancta Susanna combines explicit sexual themes with extreme performance art, leading to outrage and medical incidents among viewers.

The opera performance 'Sancta' in Stuttgart caused severe nausea among audience members due to its graphic content and extreme physicality.

'Yaga' intricately blends dark comedy and mystery, highlighting the complexities of character and society in a unique theatrical experience.

Barry Flanagan's short film 'The works' will be screened 55 years after it was last seen, at the Frieze Art Fair in London.

Sarah Lucas's latest work encourages women to express themselves through a fun and interactive performance involving throwing eggs.

Canemorto reinterprets fish market experiences in New York, blending performance and art through their unique collective identity and fictional storytelling.

Tehching Hsieh's work exemplifies endurance and defiance, emphasizing the power of saying no to societal norms in the context of art.