Performance art, often seen as a minor satellite of the international exhibitions, is now at the forefront of the art world. The New York Times today covers "Performa 05 organzized by RoseLee Goldberg, a veteran historian and curator of performance art.

At the moment, it seems to be the art world's medium of choice. Admired for its purity and subversive spirit, it is ubiquitous in gallery and museum exhibitions, whether on its own or as an active ingredient in video, installation art, sound art and photography.

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New York Times. Performance Art Gets Its Biennial
Performa 05: Event site
Performa: Organization site