Performance art originated in the early 20th century as a radical break from more traditional art, focusing on the body and lived experience rather than static objects. Emerging from movements like ...

House and electronic festivals are fully immersive experiences, going beyond just the lineup and music. Take a look behind the scenes at the visual art that makes these festivals unforgettable.

Video still from Christophe Chassol’s “BIG SUN” (2014) in ‘EN MAS’: Carnival and Performance Art of the Caribbean’ at the Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans (all photos by the author for ...

In the last couple of decades, installations of performance art have entered the mainstream, including museums. How well do they work as an advertisement?

Echoes on the Wall featuring Ingrid Silva, Elias Re and Vinícius Freire, performed with Pareidolia by Rosalind Tallmadge at CARVALHO, New York. Ccourtesy of the artist and CARVALHO, New York - Image ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by This year, Frieze New York will offer three pieces by artists who approach performance “in radically different ways.” By Shivani Vora Listen to the ...

Black artists have long claimed ancient Egypt as their own. Now they’re telling their stories in person on the museum’s floor. By Aruna D’Souza The artist Lorraine O’Grady once wrote of her ...

A free outdoor arts festival is coming to Dorset. Inside Out Dorset, organised by Activate Performing Arts, will feature installations and performances in five locations from Friday, September 12 to ...