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“As far as I'm concerned, the 20th century was performance-driven, but for some reason, the critics and historians didn't know how to integrate that.”

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Roselee Goldberg
Roselee Goldberg

Roselee Goldberg is a renowned art historian, critic, and curator, best known for her pioneering work on performance art. Born in South Africa and based in the United States, she is a professor at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Her seminal book, 'Performance Art: From Futurism to the Present,' is a definitive text in the field, tracing the evolution of performance art from the early 20th century to contemporary practices. Goldberg has also curated major exhibitions and contributed to the institutional recognition of performance art. Her research emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the medium, linking it to theater, dance, and visual arts. Through her teaching and writing, she has shaped the academic study of performance art globally. more

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