The New York Times, 2026
In this New York Times overview of performance art's history, curator Klaus Biesenbach, artist Martha Wilson, and historian RoseLee Goldberg reflect on the challenges of defining the medium. The timeline highlights pivotal moments from the early 20th century to the present, including Lorraine O’Grady’s groundbreaking 1980 performances as Mlle. Bourgeoise Noire, which challenged exclusion and inequality within the art world.