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At 'Montez Got Talent,' karaoke is a competitive sport

The sixth annual Montez Got Talent karaoke tournament celebrates diverse talents and performance artistry, emphasizing stage presence over technical skill.
#comedy

Comedian Q & A: Tina Friml on Being "Unforgettable"

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

Rose Matafeo Breaks Down Her New Stand-Up SpecialAnd What Didn't Make the Cut

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 Isn't Afraid to Be the Asshole

John Early creatively merges comedy and music in innovative performances.

Noel and Julian were possibly aroused': The Mighty Boosh turns 20 in pictures

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

Curtain Calls: Dynamic first date a poignant theatrical experience in Berkeley

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

Nude descending a staircase on a skateboard: Jan Hakon Erichsen's viral video art

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.

Comedian Q & A: Tina Friml on Being "Unforgettable"

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

Rose Matafeo Breaks Down Her New Stand-Up SpecialAnd What Didn't Make the Cut

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 Isn't Afraid to Be the Asshole

John Early creatively merges comedy and music in innovative performances.

Noel and Julian were possibly aroused': The Mighty Boosh turns 20 in pictures

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

Curtain Calls: Dynamic first date a poignant theatrical experience in Berkeley

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

Nude descending a staircase on a skateboard: Jan Hakon Erichsen's viral video art

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.
morecomedy
#inclusion

Community, accessibility, and vulnerability take center stage - Harvard Gazette

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

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

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

Community, accessibility, and vulnerability take center stage - Harvard Gazette

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

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

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

The Edgelord AI That Seduced Marc Andreessen, Then Turned a Famed Shock Meme Into Cryptomillions

Truth Terminal started as a conversation-stoking art project about AI risks and evolved into a crypto millionaire.

We Are Your Robots: Do Androids Dream of Electric Guitars?

Theatre for a New Audience creatively explores artificial intelligence in performance, blending music and theatricality to question human-robot interactions.

Robot Plays Cello With Live Orchestra

A robot played a cello live on stage, showcasing the complexity of string instruments and the limitations of robotic performances.

The Edgelord AI That Seduced Marc Andreessen, Then Turned a Famed Shock Meme Into Cryptomillions

Truth Terminal started as a conversation-stoking art project about AI risks and evolved into a crypto millionaire.

We Are Your Robots: Do Androids Dream of Electric Guitars?

Theatre for a New Audience creatively explores artificial intelligence in performance, blending music and theatricality to question human-robot interactions.

Robot Plays Cello With Live Orchestra

A robot played a cello live on stage, showcasing the complexity of string instruments and the limitations of robotic performances.
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#photography

Saints Daemons - KALTBLUT Magazine

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.

Review of the Year 2024: Top 15 Talks

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

Saints Daemons - KALTBLUT Magazine

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.

Review of the Year 2024: Top 15 Talks

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

LORRAINE O'GRADY (1934-2024)

Lorraine O'Grady, an influential artist, explored race, class, and gender in her impactful works, redefining the art narrative.

Lorraine O'Grady, giant of conceptual art, has died, aged 90

Lorraine O'Grady, a monumental conceptual artist, passed away at age 90, leaving a profound legacy on identity and performance art.

Lorraine O'Grady Was Ready for Fame

Lorraine O'Grady was a groundbreaking artist whose life work highlighted the contributions of Black women, long underrepresented in the art world.

LORRAINE O'GRADY (1934-2024)

Lorraine O'Grady, an influential artist, explored race, class, and gender in her impactful works, redefining the art narrative.

Lorraine O'Grady, giant of conceptual art, has died, aged 90

Lorraine O'Grady, a monumental conceptual artist, passed away at age 90, leaving a profound legacy on identity and performance art.

Lorraine O'Grady Was Ready for Fame

Lorraine O'Grady was a groundbreaking artist whose life work highlighted the contributions of Black women, long underrepresented in the art world.
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#theater

Merging Indigenous Tradition With Club Culture in 'GhostRave' | KQED

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

With 'Mexodus,' live looping bops into musical theater

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

Sharp & Fine's 'A Detective Story' danced around its central mystery - 48 hills

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

'Give Me Carmelita Tropicana!' Seizes The Full Potential Of The Theater | Defector

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

Ivo Dimchev to Ignite Kantine am Berghain: A Night of Transgressive Art and Performance - KALTBLUT Magazine

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

"Give Me Carmelita Tropicana!" and "Gatz" Beat On Against the Current

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

Merging Indigenous Tradition With Club Culture in 'GhostRave' | KQED

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

With 'Mexodus,' live looping bops into musical theater

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

Sharp & Fine's 'A Detective Story' danced around its central mystery - 48 hills

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

'Give Me Carmelita Tropicana!' Seizes The Full Potential Of The Theater | Defector

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

Ivo Dimchev to Ignite Kantine am Berghain: A Night of Transgressive Art and Performance - KALTBLUT Magazine

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

"Give Me Carmelita Tropicana!" and "Gatz" Beat On Against the Current

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

Anishinaabe artist Rebecca Belmore wins the Audain Prize, one of Canada's top art awards

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

The Venice Biennale gets a closing ritual in the form of 'La Culebra'

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

Anishinaabe artist Rebecca Belmore wins the Audain Prize, one of Canada's top art awards

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

The Venice Biennale gets a closing ritual in the form of 'La Culebra'

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

'Ode to Jane': Flying high in the Tenderloin for abortion rights - 48 hills

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

FLOBER: A Confrontation of Identity and Power - A Must-See Event in Berlin! - KALTBLUT Magazine

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

'Ode to Jane': Flying high in the Tenderloin for abortion rights - 48 hills

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

FLOBER: A Confrontation of Identity and Power - A Must-See Event in Berlin! - KALTBLUT Magazine

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

Harlequin Is Lady Gaga's Masterclass in Musical Storytelling: Review

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

Video Premiere: Hatari - Breadcrumbs - KALTBLUT Magazine

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

The mysterious world of Two Shell: Our pranks don't mean we're not sincere'

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

Harlequin Is Lady Gaga's Masterclass in Musical Storytelling: Review

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

Video Premiere: Hatari - Breadcrumbs - KALTBLUT Magazine

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

The mysterious world of Two Shell: Our pranks don't mean we're not sincere'

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

TBA Review: 70 Percent of Goner Is Booty-Shaking-the Best You May Ever See

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

'Mana Wahine': Powerful women, dancing * Oregon ArtsWatch

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

Ruination Linbury Theatre

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

TBA Review: 70 Percent of Goner Is Booty-Shaking-the Best You May Ever See

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

'Mana Wahine': Powerful women, dancing * Oregon ArtsWatch

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

Ruination Linbury Theatre

Ruination blends spoken word, contemporary dance, and live music, presenting a surreal adaptation of Greek myths that challenges traditional narratives.
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Art Basel Miami Beach Diary: leathermen cause a stir, a brazen blazer and British comfort foods

Diego Vega Solorza's work at Art Basel highlights Sinaloan masculinity through provocative performance art.
Patrick Lewis's marketing strategy at Art Basel creates engagement with potential art buyers.

Why aren't mobile homes considered among affordable housing fixes?

Finding an open parking meter in Beverly Hills can bring unexpected joy, contrasting the usual frustrations of access in affluent areas.

Don't Worry, The Enron Reboot Is (Probably) a Joke

Enron's reemergence seems more like a parody than a serious business revival, focusing on art and satire rather than finance.

NIKITA GALE

Gale's art interrogates the significance of absence and silence in performance, creating immersive, politically charged experiences.
#burlesque

Latex, lightsabers, and laughs: 'The Empire Strips Back' in SF

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

Hanukkah Cabaret Extravaganza: The Return of Jews! Jews! Jews! - KALTBLUT Magazine

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

'Iconic' performers highlight Oregon Burlesque Festival's final year

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.

Latex, lightsabers, and laughs: 'The Empire Strips Back' in SF

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

Hanukkah Cabaret Extravaganza: The Return of Jews! Jews! Jews! - KALTBLUT Magazine

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

'Iconic' performers highlight Oregon Burlesque Festival's final year

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.
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#open-mic

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

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

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

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

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

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

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

This outdoor open mic event has fostered artistic expression in San Francisco for nearly 20 years.
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Angela Di Carlo's final Jo-Lynn Butterfly' show brings laughs, sass, and holiday cheer | amNewYork

Angela Di Carlo is set to present her final Jo-Lynn Butterfly Country Hour of Sunshine show, marking a poignant farewell to her artistic exploration.
#celebrity-culture

I didn't know he was a fascist': the artist who spent years stalking Trump

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

Daniel Craig approves of Chappell Roan's outspoken comments on fame: "Celebrity kills you"

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

I didn't know he was a fascist': the artist who spent years stalking Trump

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

Daniel Craig approves of Chappell Roan's outspoken comments on fame: "Celebrity kills you"

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

Conundrum Chronicles: A StorySlam at The Marsh (SF)

The Conundrum Chronicles encourages moral reflection through storytelling.

KALW's "Crosscurrents Live" w/ Free Pizz (SF)

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

Conundrum Chronicles: A StorySlam at The Marsh (SF)

The Conundrum Chronicles encourages moral reflection through storytelling.

KALW's "Crosscurrents Live" w/ Free Pizz (SF)

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

Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun buys $6 million banana-and plans to eat it unless Elon Musk wants to send it to space

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.

The Week Nov.1824, 2024

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.

Wehrmuehle's Summer Season Finale | Berlin Art Link

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

A Guide to the Provocative Artwork of Mike Kelley

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 Made SoHo a Scene. Now, Her Legacy Comes Into Focus

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.

'I'm encouraged by Marina Abramovic'-FKA twigs's performance piece takes over Sotheby's

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

Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun buys $6 million banana-and plans to eat it unless Elon Musk wants to send it to space

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.

The Week Nov.1824, 2024

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.

Wehrmuehle's Summer Season Finale | Berlin Art Link

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

A Guide to the Provocative Artwork of Mike Kelley

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 Made SoHo a Scene. Now, Her Legacy Comes Into Focus

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.

'I'm encouraged by Marina Abramovic'-FKA twigs's performance piece takes over Sotheby's

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

In Poland, where criticising Israel remains taboo, Gaza solidarity rises

Igor Dobrowolski's art powerfully critiques the mockery of suffering in Gaza, confronting historical and political taboos in Poland.

Daniel Spoerri obituary

Daniel Spoerri's art centers on the intersection of food, communal experiences, and existential themes, illustrated by unique performances and concepts like 'Eat Art'.
#dance

SFDanceworks' seventh season spans horror and delight with spectacular dancing

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

Holiday 2024: A tap dance 'Nutcracker' comes to the Bay Area from the White House - plus other must-see dance shows

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

Zoo Nation The Mad Hatter's Tea Party

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

October DanceWatch: Scaring up some ghosts and ghouls (and a lot more, too)

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

SFDanceworks' seventh season spans horror and delight with spectacular dancing

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

Holiday 2024: A tap dance 'Nutcracker' comes to the Bay Area from the White House - plus other must-see dance shows

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

Zoo Nation The Mad Hatter's Tea Party

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

October DanceWatch: Scaring up some ghosts and ghouls (and a lot more, too)

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

'Cuss Your Boss Out' is blowing up on TikTok

OCDA, led by Calimar White, confronts bad bosses on behalf of unhappy employees, openly voicing complaints they've been unable to express.

Vienna Art Week celebrates 20th anniversary with Rembrandt-and lots of gold

Vienna Art Week, now in its 20th year, originated from a unique performance art piece where its director slept through the opening gala.
#classical-music

Making art as process of reclamation - Harvard Gazette

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

A 21-Year-Old Violinist Emerges From a Field Crowded With Prodigies

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

Making art as process of reclamation - Harvard Gazette

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

A 21-Year-Old Violinist Emerges From a Field Crowded With Prodigies

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

A 50-Mile Art Road Trip Celebrates the Culture in Agriculture

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

Ei Arakawa-Nash's Tokyo show tests the limits

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

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Oct 2527, 2024

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

A 50-Mile Art Road Trip Celebrates the Culture in Agriculture

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

Ei Arakawa-Nash's Tokyo show tests the limits

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

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Oct 2527, 2024

Portland Design Month celebrates creativity with a month-long series of events and workshops led by designers and community members.
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'They come across oceans': SF International Hip Hop DanceFest keeps leaping ahead - 48 hills

Micaya's SF International Hip Hop DanceFest celebrates 26 years, highlighting the importance of hip-hop dance artistry in a non-competitive environment.
#opera

TBA Review: Anna Martine Whitehead's 'Force!: An Opera in Three Acts'

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

Review: The goth opera 'Black Lodge' delivers a messy, sonic shock in DTLA

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

Opera performance about nuns with explicit lesbian scenes outrages Church

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

The Marriage of Figaro, Almost Solo and Fully Alfresco

Opera's allure contrasts its absurdity with the profound power of the human voice, exemplified by Anthony Roth Costanzo's solo performance in Figaro.

TBA Review: Anna Martine Whitehead's 'Force!: An Opera in Three Acts'

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

Review: The goth opera 'Black Lodge' delivers a messy, sonic shock in DTLA

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

Opera performance about nuns with explicit lesbian scenes outrages Church

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

The Marriage of Figaro, Almost Solo and Fully Alfresco

Opera's allure contrasts its absurdity with the profound power of the human voice, exemplified by Anthony Roth Costanzo's solo performance in Figaro.
moreopera

The something of 'Nothing #15: a bed'

Autumn Knight's NOTHING#15 interrogates the Italian concept of 'dolce far niente', highlighting the relationship between different forms of loss through performance.
#theatre

18 treated for severe nausea in Stuttgart after opera of live sex and piercing

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

Childless crones get darkly comic B-movie treatment in Marin Theatre's 'Yaga'

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

18 treated for severe nausea in Stuttgart after opera of live sex and piercing

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

Childless crones get darkly comic B-movie treatment in Marin Theatre's 'Yaga'

'Yaga' intricately blends dark comedy and mystery, highlighting the complexities of character and society in a unique theatrical experience.
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Bow Arts Frieze Week Takeover | Berlin Art Link

The exhibition 'Take A Seat' redefines office space through innovative art, prompting reflections on corporate culture and our interaction with work environments.

The Restaurant That's Really AI Slop

Ethos highlights the intersection of AI and social media, generating attention as a fictional restaurant with a massive following.

Martina Hefter wins 2024 German Book Prize DW 10/15/2024

Martina Hefter's novel explores the blurred lines between exploitation and human connection amidst personal and societal challenges.
The story reflects on trust and deception through the experiences of a caregiver entwined with a digital scammer.

Aging, colonialism and desire meet in 2024 German Book Prize DW 10/15/2024

Relationships can blur the lines between exploitation and companionship, as seen in Juno's interactions with a love scammer.

Sancta: What to know about the opera with explicit lesbian sex, live piercings, and naked roller-skating nuns

'Sancta' challenges societal norms by merging sexuality and religion, igniting debates on artistic expression and content sensitivities.
#frieze-art-fair

Rediscovered at Tate Liverpool after more than 50 years, Barry Flanagan's 'the works' will soon go on show in London

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

Frieze London diary: the yolk's on Sarah Lucas, the (sort of) masked drummer, and Marc Spiegler gets on his bike

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

Rediscovered at Tate Liverpool after more than 50 years, Barry Flanagan's 'the works' will soon go on show in London

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

Frieze London diary: the yolk's on Sarah Lucas, the (sort of) masked drummer, and Marc Spiegler gets on his bike

Sarah Lucas's latest work encourages women to express themselves through a fun and interactive performance involving throwing eggs.
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Bjork Announces New Cornucopia Tour Book

Björk's 'Cornucopia: The Book' documents her performance series with rich visuals and a narrative of transformation, available on November 15.
#art-installation

What a catch! Italian artist trio to serve up fish market performance in New York

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

This Artist Once Spent a Year in a Cage. Now He's Trying to Enjoy Himself.

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

What a catch! Italian artist trio to serve up fish market performance in New York

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

This Artist Once Spent a Year in a Cage. Now He's Trying to Enjoy Himself.

Tehching Hsieh's work exemplifies endurance and defiance, emphasizing the power of saying no to societal norms in the context of art.
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Pole dance reimagined: ceno2 blends art, music, and liberation - KALTBLUT Magazine

Ceno2 redefines pole dance as both an athletic practice and a rich artistic expression, blending multiple art forms for deeper audience engagement.
#interview

Women give me babies to hold. I'm loved!' Marina Abramovic on art, ageing and being bigger than Trump

Cultural perceptions of punctuality vary significantly, reflecting deeper societal attitudes and norms.

Veronika Slowikowska's Got Magic to Do

Comedian Veronika Slowikowska began her journey at age 5, inspired by creativity to make audiences laugh.

Women give me babies to hold. I'm loved!' Marina Abramovic on art, ageing and being bigger than Trump

Cultural perceptions of punctuality vary significantly, reflecting deeper societal attitudes and norms.

Veronika Slowikowska's Got Magic to Do

Comedian Veronika Slowikowska began her journey at age 5, inspired by creativity to make audiences laugh.
moreinterview

The Time-Based Art Festival Is 21. How's It Looking?

The Time-Based Art Festival's shift to three weekends provided breathing room while maintaining its engaging and unpredictable artistic essence.

'We Call It Jazz' Is An Electrifying Live Music Show That Transports New Yorkers Through The Golden Eras Of Jazz

'We call it Jazz' is a live NYC show celebrating the rich history and evolution of jazz music, featuring iconic classics and improvisations.

Becoming Jack Nicholson

Elliot Joseph Rentz transformed into Jack Nicholson for Balenciaga's spring 2025 show, blending performance art and fashion with a unique, humorous twist.

A horse was one of the top-billed acts at San Francisco's Portola Fest

HorsegiirL is a human DJ who embodies a whimsical horse persona, engaging fans in a unique, immersive dance experience.

TBA Review: Yelling Choir by Maxx Katz Commands Sonic Space, Emotional Release

Yelling Choir by Maxx Katz offers an immersive blend of sound and sight, provoking deep emotional responses through music and performance.

Light as an Active Participant in Space: Robert Wilson's Minimalist Approach to Stage Lighting

Robert Wilson is a multifaceted artist recognized for his innovative use of light and color in performance and architectural design.

Gojira's Olympics performance majestically projected on Paris' Arc de Triomphe

Gojira's performance at the Paris Olympics opened a global dialogue about heavy metal's role in cultural celebrations.
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What Do Nicole Kidman's Women Want?

Nicole Kidman expertly critiques female stereotypes through her roles, showcasing complexity within high-artifice performances.

Sasha Colby on why her UK tour is 'therapy' - and the chat with Ru we didn't see

Sasha Colby's performances blend professionalism, vulnerability, and storytelling, turning her shows into therapeutic experiences.

Basil Twist's "Dogugaeshi," and More Exhilarating Theatre from Abroad

New York's international theatre scene provides brief yet profound experiences worth pursuing amidst fleeting engagements.
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