Performa 11

Cecilia Alemani’s Venice Biennale Appointment Is Great News for the Art World

Only the fifth woman to hold the position of artistic director, Alemani has a track record that's setting high hopes for the Venice Biennale's next edition.

By Helen Holmes

An April ‘Renaissance’ in Performance Art

Starting with a two-day “think tank” conference, Performa will explore the role of visual performance art in the context of the Renaissance.

By Ashley Chappo

Performa 11 Roundup

As Performa 11, the fourth edition of New York’s performance art biennial, unfolds over the first three weeks of November,

By Michael H. Miller, Andrew Russeth, and Dan Duray

James Franco and Laurel Nakadate’s Performa Commission

By Michael H. Miller

Performa 11 Release Complete Performance Calendar

By Andrew Russeth

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