performance art
noun
: a nontraditional art form often with political or topical themes that typically features a live presentation to an audience or onlookers (as on a street) and draws on such arts as acting, poetry, music, dance, or painting
performance artist noun
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Fashion maverick Issey Miyake, known for his showstopping performance art runway shows, cult perfumes, and innovative fabric manipulation, has died in a Tokyo hospital at age 84. 
Essence Fashion, Essence, 9 Aug. 2022 Like Fielder’s previous series, The Rehearsal sees real people thrust into performance art-meets-prank scenarios, yielding cringe, laughs, and pointed social commentary in equal measure. Oscar Hartzog, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2022 But much to her relief — and happiness — Jack enjoyed a sensory-friendly version of the Blue Man Group performance art show last Thursday, along with 350 other children and adults who have autism and 150 of their family members. Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022 During his early years in New York, Mr. Oldenburg became acquainted with artists like Allan Kaprow, George Segal and Robert Whitman, and got involved in the Happenings that would blossom into performance art. New York Times, 18 July 2022 During his early years in New York, Mr. Oldenburg became acquainted with artists such as Allan Kaprow, George Segal, and Robert Whitman, and got involved in the Happenings that would blossom into performance art. Martha Schwendener, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2022 The event also includes performance art, music, and more on the main stage, as well as food and beverage vendors. oregonlive, 13 July 2022 Another potential vehicle of mixed reality is performance art. David Lucatch, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2022 For those trying to split their time between performance art and sports, a massive screen on the festival grounds broadcasts the track events live. oregonlive, 15 July 2022 See More
Essence Fashion, Essence, 9 Aug. 2022 Like Fielder’s previous series, The Rehearsal sees real people thrust into performance art-meets-prank scenarios, yielding cringe, laughs, and pointed social commentary in equal measure. Oscar Hartzog, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2022 But much to her relief — and happiness — Jack enjoyed a sensory-friendly version of the Blue Man Group performance art show last Thursday, along with 350 other children and adults who have autism and 150 of their family members. Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2022 During his early years in New York, Mr. Oldenburg became acquainted with artists like Allan Kaprow, George Segal and Robert Whitman, and got involved in the Happenings that would blossom into performance art. New York Times, 18 July 2022 During his early years in New York, Mr. Oldenburg became acquainted with artists such as Allan Kaprow, George Segal, and Robert Whitman, and got involved in the Happenings that would blossom into performance art. Martha Schwendener, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2022 The event also includes performance art, music, and more on the main stage, as well as food and beverage vendors. oregonlive, 13 July 2022 Another potential vehicle of mixed reality is performance art. David Lucatch, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2022 For those trying to split their time between performance art and sports, a massive screen on the festival grounds broadcasts the track events live. oregonlive, 15 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1971, in the meaning defined above