Lorraine O’Grady is featured in “What Is Performance Art?” by Julia Halperin, a timeline tracing pivotal moments in the history of the medium, as part of the Times’s special report, “How To Be Cultured.”
The article highlights O’Grady’s 1980 performances as “Mlle Bourgeoise Noire,” a persona she created to critique the racial exclusions of the New York art world. Dressed as a beauty queen, she staged unannounced interventions at gallery and museum openings, confronting audiences directly and challenging the structures of power within cultural institutions.
Positioned within a broader history of performance art, O’Grady’s work stands as a defining example of the medium’s ability to operate as both critique and disruption, using the body in real time to reshape the conditions of visibility and participation.
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Wonderful to be in LA this week for the opening of “Destiny is a Rose”, Eilleen Harris Norton’s stunning collection at Hauser & Wirth. Eileen’s extraordinary vision and enduring impact on the arts is truly remarkable. @eileenharrisnorton@hauserwirthlosangeles@lorraineogradytrust
Enough is enough! Today’s murder of a civilian took place around the corner from my former employer MCAD. Designer and MCAD Professor @erik_brandt created these powerful signs for solidarity. #iceoutmsp Donate to have more made: /f/ice-out-msp-signs-for-solidarity
A beautiful piece on Kathy and her many accomplishments appears in ARTnews today (link in comments). A photo I took of Kathy and Fred Wilson waiting on the vaporetto in prep for his exhibition “Speak of Me as I Am” for the Venice Biennale in 2003. @artnews@kathygoncharov
Absolutely devastated to learn of the passing of my dear friend and brilliant curator, Kathy Goncharov. She championed so many artists at the beginning of their careers and made a significant impact on arts and culture over her 40+ year career. I am in shock. Rest in power dearest Kathy. @kathygoncharov 😢✨♥️
Lorraine O’Grady 1934-2024. Words cannot express how much I miss you. Thank you for everything you gave the world and especially to me. I am forever grateful. 🖤🖤🖤
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Incredible reopening of the Studio Museum in Harlem. Absolutely inspiring and a beautiful installation of Lorraine’s “Art Is…”. She would have been so proud. Congratulations @thelmagolden ! @studiomuseum #lorraineogrady
A beautiful evening celebrating @curatorsintl 50th anniversary and honoring Mariane Ibrahim for her important work supporting curators around the world. A touching tribute by @neneperei . ✊🏽♥️🔥 @marianeibrahimgallery
