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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.

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.
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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.
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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.

This week's art openings and events in Berlin | Berlin Art Link

The events presented in Berlin highlight diverse contemporary art and performance across multiple venues.

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.

This week's art openings and events in Berlin | Berlin Art Link

The events presented in Berlin highlight diverse contemporary art and performance across multiple venues.
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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'.
#community

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

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

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.

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

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

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.
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#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.

What if All Dance Forms Were Considered Equal?

Breaking down walls and pushing past boundaries of traditional performance spaces is at the core of the dance Apaches.

From Here to Eternity, a Choreographer Sinks Into the Sea

Driscoll's 'Oceanic Feeling' performance merges dance with environmental themes, creating a sensory exploration of humanity's connection to the ocean.

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.

What if All Dance Forms Were Considered Equal?

Breaking down walls and pushing past boundaries of traditional performance spaces is at the core of the dance Apaches.

From Here to Eternity, a Choreographer Sinks Into the Sea

Driscoll's 'Oceanic Feeling' performance merges dance with environmental themes, creating a sensory exploration of humanity's connection to the ocean.

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.
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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!" 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.

In 'Slam!' circus and theater gave ESPN's 'College GameDay' competition

The performance 'Slam!' creatively merges circus and wrestling, showcasing exceptional acrobatic talent and storytelling through humor and a unique physicality.

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!" 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.

In 'Slam!' circus and theater gave ESPN's 'College GameDay' competition

The performance 'Slam!' creatively merges circus and wrestling, showcasing exceptional acrobatic talent and storytelling through humor and a unique physicality.
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'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.

Alameda's "Somewhere to Land: Dances for Sea and Low Sky" Aerial Show (Sept. 26-28)

BANDALOOP's Somewhere to Land focuses on climate action through vertical dance, inspired by ecological transformation in Alameda.
The performance is part of the RISING TIDES initiative to promote arts-driven community engagement against climate change.

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.

Alameda's "Somewhere to Land: Dances for Sea and Low Sky" Aerial Show (Sept. 26-28)

BANDALOOP's Somewhere to Land focuses on climate action through vertical dance, inspired by ecological transformation in Alameda.
The performance is part of the RISING TIDES initiative to promote arts-driven community engagement against climate change.
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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.
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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.

Waves of grief: this dance show about loss needed to be staged in the sea

'Grief Floats' artfully embodies the interplay of personal and collective grief through performance in nature, emphasizing ritual and shared experience.

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.

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.

Waves of grief: this dance show about loss needed to be staged in the sea

'Grief Floats' artfully embodies the interplay of personal and collective grief through performance in nature, emphasizing ritual and shared experience.

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.
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#music

The voice is my river': Meredith Monk reflects on 6 decades of music-making

Meredith Monk's career spans nearly 60 years, showcasing her diverse talents in music, film, and performance art while seeking to resonate deeply with audiences.

Rushadicus the Cello Goblin Ascends to New Heights

Rushadicus, aka the Cello Goblin, creatively elevates music through unique physical perches, intertwining excitement and improvisation in his performances.

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.

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.

John Early Isn't Afraid to Be the Asshole

John Early creatively merges comedy and music in innovative performances.

As Slow As Possible - 99% Invisible

The slow-paced concert ORGAN2/ASLSP in Germany has a profound impact on the audience, emphasizing the relationship between time and music.

The voice is my river': Meredith Monk reflects on 6 decades of music-making

Meredith Monk's career spans nearly 60 years, showcasing her diverse talents in music, film, and performance art while seeking to resonate deeply with audiences.

Rushadicus the Cello Goblin Ascends to New Heights

Rushadicus, aka the Cello Goblin, creatively elevates music through unique physical perches, intertwining excitement and improvisation in his performances.

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.

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.

John Early Isn't Afraid to Be the Asshole

John Early creatively merges comedy and music in innovative performances.

As Slow As Possible - 99% Invisible

The slow-paced concert ORGAN2/ASLSP in Germany has a profound impact on the audience, emphasizing the relationship between time and music.
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Opera Singer Anthony Roth Costanzo Can Do It All

Anthony Roth Costanzo's unique performance blends traditional opera with innovative solo portrayals, redefining audience perceptions of voice and gender roles in performance.

Opera Singer Anthony Roth Constanzo Can Do It All

Anthony Roth Costanzo creatively performs all roles in a unique one-man version of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, blending innovative performance with vocal artistry.

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.

Opera Singer Anthony Roth Costanzo Can Do It All

Anthony Roth Costanzo's unique performance blends traditional opera with innovative solo portrayals, redefining audience perceptions of voice and gender roles in performance.

Opera Singer Anthony Roth Constanzo Can Do It All

Anthony Roth Costanzo creatively performs all roles in a unique one-man version of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, blending innovative performance with vocal artistry.

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.
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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.
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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.
#social-media

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.

The Unique Tokyo Bar That Turns Every Cocktail Into A Performance - Tasting Table

Yuzo Komai exemplifies the Japanese concept of 'kikubari' through his theatrical and meticulous cocktail-making, turning each drink into a captivating performance.

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.

The Unique Tokyo Bar That Turns Every Cocktail Into A Performance - Tasting Table

Yuzo Komai exemplifies the Japanese concept of 'kikubari' through his theatrical and meticulous cocktail-making, turning each drink into a captivating performance.
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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.

'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.
#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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#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.

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.

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.

Colin Hoult: Colin review portrait of the artist as a young grande dame

Colin Hoult's solo stand-up debut dives deep into his eccentric family background and difficult childhood, revealing a blend of humor and personal reflection.

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.

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.

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.

Colin Hoult: Colin review portrait of the artist as a young grande dame

Colin Hoult's solo stand-up debut dives deep into his eccentric family background and difficult childhood, revealing a blend of humor and personal reflection.
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#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.
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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.

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.
#live-music

'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.

You should be partying when you write party music': pop hedonists Confidence Man on their super-sweaty new album

Confidence Man's live shows are a chaotic blend of fun and creativity, captivating audiences with their unique style and energetic performances.

'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.

You should be partying when you write party music': pop hedonists Confidence Man on their super-sweaty new album

Confidence Man's live shows are a chaotic blend of fun and creativity, captivating audiences with their unique style and energetic performances.
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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.
#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.

'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.

'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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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.

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.

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.
#cultural-events

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.

WHAT'S ON AT TOTALLY THAMES FESTIVAL

Totally Thames Festival features diverse art and performances celebrating the River Thames, elevating its cultural importance in London.

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.

WHAT'S ON AT TOTALLY THAMES FESTIVAL

Totally Thames Festival features diverse art and performances celebrating the River Thames, elevating its cultural importance in London.
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Narcissister's new show expands on her subversive brand of magic

Narcissister's performances challenge conventions of identity through costumes and a unique mask.

Hermes shapes time with marble and steel to celebrate the new cut watch in tinos island

Tinos, Greece, celebrated Hermès' new Cut watch collection through performances emphasizing local artistry and the island's rich history of craftsmanship.

SISTER ACT

Florentina Holzinger's SANCTA explores Catholicism's influence on personal morality through choreography, challenging traditional narrative forms in dance.

Daniel Craig's Queer has a three-hour cut - but fans won't get to see it

'Queer' is a shortened film featuring Daniel Craig exploring queer spaces in Mexico, showcasing a complex portrayal of sexuality.

Sunnyvale's viral teen magician won't reveal his tricks

Satvik Balakrishnan, a 17-year-old magician, is gaining fame for his engaging performances and viral content online.

Death Is Very Close: A Champagne Reception for Philippe Petit - The Paris Review

Philippe Petit's iconic tightrope walk between the Twin Towers was commemorated at a special event, celebrating its 50th anniversary with performances and reflections.

Edinburgh goes bananas for cult show with a gorilla costume, a rocking chair and little else

The event highlights the unique blend of absurdity and audience interaction in fringe theatre, epitomized by the long-titled performance.

Emily is dying. So why is she selling off her remaining time to strangers?

Emily's project 'Time to Live' reflects the poignant intersection of mortality and human connection, emphasizing the value of time in our lives.

The Hunger by Constanza Macras | Dorky Park! Premiere: 19 Sep '24 - Volksbuhne Berlin - KALTBLUT Magazine

"The Hunger" explores the interplay between historical encounters and contemporary issues of consumption and societal norms.

From BAMPFA's permanent collection: the ephemeral

James Lee Byars' performance art emphasizes impermanence, reflecting the experimental spirit of the Bay Area art scene in the 1970s.

Lee Kun-Yong's "Snail's Gallop" Performance Captivates at Pace Gallery's New York Exhibition | stupidDOPE

Lee Kun-Yong's Snail's Gallop offers an in-depth look at his art, showcasing how he uses his body as a medium in performance.

A Performance Piece That Required a Fencing Coach and a Sex Doll Maker

The creation of a single artistic work involves a large team of over 40 people, spanning across different organizations, and can take up to six months from commission to performance.

I am Discosailing: Rasheed Araeen's water ballet comes to east London's outdoor sculpture trail, The Line

No dress rehearsals or dance steps were required for volunteers in artist Rasheed Araeen's "ballet on water" Discosailing event, trusting in wind and water as choreographers.

Earthalujah!': A Rebel Pastor Preaches for the Planet

The Earthchxrch, led by Reverend Billy Talen, combines art, satire, protest, and song to address urgent environmental issues like climate change.
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