Scripted or unscripted, spontaneous or carefully orchestrated, performance art challenges us to think outside the box through experiences, performances, and interventions. Learn more about the history of this innovative discipline and meet some of its standout figures, from Marina Abramović to Vito Acconci and more in between.
With its synergetic and cooperative spirit, performance art can be a call for artists to work with one another. In this section, we'll look more closely at artists who work, think, and play together in order to make art that is greater than just the sum of its parts.
Performance art is more than a prompt for its audience to consider and question art–it's often an invitation for the audience to get involved. These artists push the boundary between life and art, creating works that rely on the participation of others. Learn more about what can happen when you join in.
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