Philippe Caubère Critiques 'Performance' in Contemporary Art

In February 2015, artpress published a feuilleton by Jacques Henric titled 'L’ombre de la corne' in issue 419. The text discusses actor and writer Philippe Caubère's aversion to the term 'performance' within contemporary art contexts. Caubère argues that in its worst manifestations, the word can refer to public exhibitions marked by intellectual debility and physical acts that leave audiences stunned. He contrasts these with performances by choreographers, circus artists, or other practitioners, implying a distinction in artistic merit. The piece appears as a critical commentary, reflecting on terminology and artistic quality without specifying particular events or dates beyond the publication. No locations or additional participants are mentioned, focusing solely on Caubère's perspective as presented by Henric in the magazine.