Crazy 80s Performance Art

Browsing though the works of 1980s performance artists, I found bizarre and completely new designs.  For instance the Squat Theater was something new where they had performances, movies, concerts etc. for the New York underground.  I love how they incorporated what was going on currently into what they were displaying.  The Black Generation movie featuring A. Poe, Blondie and the Ramones  definitely reflects the past, present and future.  Meanwhile, the Wooster group is extremely interesting seeing since it still exists today.  Seeing that it probably has only added on to its performances from those when it was just started in the 1970s.

Leigh Bowery however I find ridiculous and absolutely entertaining.  His crazy appeal, make-up and performances defy the limits and break them down.  What I find interesting though is that his clothing can actually be seen as influences of today's high fashion designers that are creating these out of the world like costumes for Vogue and other top profile magazines.  While no common person would wear these items, I find it hilarious that he does.  Each costume is bright and in  your face and always makes you turn and look.  The best part of the documentarywatched in class today, was the part where he was having tea in London at a fancy cafe where most rich, high profile people go.  Meanwhile he is standing there in this crazy dress, while everyone else is wearing suits and ties.  I find his really funny and he definitely gives you a new way to look at art.