WEST PALM BEACH, FL (PNAN) – On view at the Norton Museum of Art through November 9, 2023, “Past Lives: Performance Art through the Camera” features a selection of influential performance artworks from the 1980s to the early 2000s. The exhibition underscores the significance of performance as a fine art form, while also highlighting the strength of Asian and Asian-American artists in the field.
Performance art emerged as early as the 1910s, with Futurist and Dada productions, and gained wider recognition post-World War II alongside the rise of conceptual art. Unlike traditional art forms, performance does not rely on a specific medium or format; rather, artists use the movement of their bodies and environment to engage viewers.
Although typically presented live, performances are captured through photos and videos, preserving the lifespan of the work for a broader audience. Beyond its documentary function, these visual recordings also produce autonomous works of art, such as those on view.
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Note: Editor’s Pick: While there, take in the Pamela and Robert B. Goergen Garden, this lush sub-tropical garden covers nearly 40,000 square feet.