Performa Biennial 2023: 40 Artists, 19 Days Across NYC
The tenth edition of the Performa Biennial is happening from November 1 to 19, 2023, in various spots around New York City, featuring 40 artists and collectives from different countries. Noteworthy events include new pieces from Performa Commissions by artists like Nikita Gale, Julien Creuzet, and others, along with the Finnish Pavilion Without Walls and a series titled Protest & Performance: A Way of Life. The commissioned works will be displayed at places like the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Judd Foundation. RoseLee Goldberg and her curatorial team are organizing the event, with ArtReview partnering for media coverage. Tickets are available on the Performa website, which will also host live streams. Since it started in 2004, Performa has attracted over 250,000 visitors across more than 200 venues.
Key facts
- Performa Biennial 2023 takes place 1–19 November across NYC venues.
- 40 artists and collectives from around the world participate.
- Performa Commissions feature six artists: Nikita Gale, Julien Creuzet, Marcel Dzama, Franz Erhard Walther, Nora Turato, and Haegue Yang.
- Finnish Pavilion Without Walls includes artists Teo Ala-Ruona, Niko Hallikainen, Anna Maria Häkkinen, Pilvi Takala, and Juni One Set.
- New series 'Protest & Performance: A Way of Life' runs 4–19 November at Performa Hub.
- Performa Hub hosts the launch of Performa Archives and Performa Institute programs.
- ArtReview is the media partner for 2023.
- Performa was founded in 2004 and has produced nine biennials since 2005.
Entities
Artists
- Nikita Gale
- Julien Creuzet
- Marcel Dzama
- Franz Erhard Walther
- Nora Turato
- Haegue Yang
- Assaf Kimmel
- Teo Ala-Ruona
- Niko Hallikainen
- Anna Maria Häkkinen
- Pilvi Takala
- Juni One Set
- Barnett Cohen
- Karon Davis
- Jenna Sutela
- RoseLee Goldberg
- Esa Nickle
- Charles Aubin
- Defne Ayas
- Kathy Noble
- Job Piston
- Madeleine Seidel
Institutions
- Performa Biennial
- Performa
- ArtReview
- Pacific
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- Judd Foundation
- Abrons Arts Center
- Léman Ballroom
- The New York Society for Ethical Culture
- Fulton Center
- Pioneer Works
- Tibet House
- The Arts Center at Governor’s Island
- Dia
- New York Live Arts
- Canal Projects
- Salon 94
- Swiss Institute
- Performa Hub
- Performa Institute
- Performa Broadcast
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Lower Manhattan
- Governor’s Island
- Finland