performance art
noun
: a nontraditional art form often with political or topical themes that typically features a live presentation to an audience or onlookers (as on a street) and draws on such arts as acting, poetry, music, dance, or painting
performance artist
noun
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There’s a fund that is set aside to make people believe in art, and again, believe in performance art.
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Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
One of the most exciting aspects of the Nova Gorica-Gorizia celebration is the multimedia and performance art set in natural landscapes.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
There will be seven main types of artistry on display: projection installations, murals, light sculptures and performance art, existing features, lighting effects, live entertainment and miscellaneous.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2024
Culinary scene: Orlando is also home to an excellent culinary scene; a vibrant arts culture that features a first-rate performance arts center and wonderful galleries; and great shopping in nearby Winter Park.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2024
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Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
One of the most exciting aspects of the Nova Gorica-Gorizia celebration is the multimedia and performance art set in natural landscapes.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
There will be seven main types of artistry on display: projection installations, murals, light sculptures and performance art, existing features, lighting effects, live entertainment and miscellaneous.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2024
Culinary scene: Orlando is also home to an excellent culinary scene; a vibrant arts culture that features a first-rate performance arts center and wonderful galleries; and great shopping in nearby Winter Park.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Performance art.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/performance%20art. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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