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Martha Wilson's 1991 video performance as Barbara Bush documented on artcritical

artist · 2026-04-22

Martha Wilson created a video performance titled 'Martha Wilson as Barbara Bush' on March 11, 1991. The work features sound contributions by Ron Littke. This color video runs for 7 minutes and 23 seconds with audio. The documentation of this performance was published on artcritical's platform on November 25, 2011. Wilson's piece represents her ongoing exploration of identity and political figures through performance art. The video was made available courtesy of the artist herself. This archival entry captures a specific moment in Wilson's career-long investigation of gender and power dynamics.

Key facts

  • Martha Wilson created video performance 'Martha Wilson as Barbara Bush'
  • Performance date: March 11, 1991
  • Video duration: 7 minutes, 23 seconds
  • Sound contributions by Ron Littke
  • Documentation published on artcritical: November 25, 2011
  • Medium: Color video with sound
  • Courtesy of Martha Wilson
  • Work explores identity and political figures

Entities

Artists

  • Martha Wilson
  • Ron Littke
  • Barbara Bush

Institutions

  • artcritical

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