Given that the contemporary art world has already embraced so many of the leaders of black performance art, it is hard to see why the racial classification is necessary or pertinent. (dailyserving.com)
The inclusion of later works, by artists such as Coco Fusco and Pope.L, will allow the viewer to explore more recent developments in black performance art. (greyartgallery.nyu.edu)
Providing a critical history beginning with Fluxus and Conceptual art in the early 1960s through present - day practices, Radical Presence chronicles the emergence and development of black performance art over three generations, presenting a rich and complex look at this important facet of contemporary art. (greyartgallery.nyu.edu)