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more about #performanceart more comments → Maura Johnston: This woman is full of crap. Sorry. Totally sick of her "BUT IT'S ART" undergrad BS, totally wish she wrote more memorable songs. more » Jack_Burton: The Empress has no clothes (well, no pants anyway). I think she may be taking herself too seriously - just as Marylin Manson did. Where does inspirat... more » thesciencegirl wields the truth like a mighty axe.: Her pantlessness bothers me, but I've gotta admit: she's growing on me. And as far as pop music goes, she's good. more » Cam/ron: Good post. The late 00's will go down as a pretty weak, unremarkable time for pop music so it's a little refreshing to see a peacock, even though her ... more » CherriSpryte: This is going to sound ridiculous, but she can actually sing. Incredibly well. I don't know why she choses to obscure it on her album, but if you ... more » Vivelafat says Sweep the leg, Johnny.: You perfectly summed up what it is a find compelling. I have an overwhelming hatred for hypocrisy. I find myself drawn to all sorts of odd or distaste... more » labeled: I believe in a glamorous life. Without love, it ain't much. more » wooden_shoes: I love that everyone is wailing and gnashing their teeth over this. Gaga does what artists do best: cause controversy. Who wants boring when you can h... more » Wit is periodically disensouled: "memorable martyrs of fame in history" Am I wrong in thinking that the "martyrs of fame" aren't meant to be famous martyrs, but people whose death wa... more » Diziet_Sma: Well said, Dodai. I agree with every word. I don't even know her music very well, beyond the singles, but thank Zeus for eccentrics - in every walk of... more » egg cream: Honestly, I don't think giving vague, recycled answers about art and fame and pop culture and inspiring a movement (a movement for what? a glamorous l... more » unmoldednicole: I can't wait to "study" Lady Ga Ga's VMA performence on youtube and learn the answer to the universe! Why are we here? Is there a God? Will the world ... more » AuntieBee: In the world of visual art, while I recognize that some are doing good, powerful work, most performance artists are pretentious twats. Gaga keeps cal... more » hovy: Lady Gaga is working with Michael Bolton for his big comeback album. This alone is enough to place her on the Enemies of Hovy list. Her music isn't ... more » galaxina: And now I file Lady Gaga under ridiculous people who take themselves way too seriously. Even if it's all a big joke, it's faux-pretentious, which is a... more » -
#poplife
In Defense Of Lady Gaga, Whose VMA Performance "Will Inspire A Movement"
She wears preposterous ensembles and says ridiculous things. But seriously? We need Lady Gaga.
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#artssake
"For Me, Pain Is An Anachronism"
Which is good, since French performance artist Orlan has made a career of, some would say, mutilating her body. More » -
#liberatingart
Have Merkin, Will Protest
Sinead King and Katie O'Brien, aka The Muffia, are British-based, feminist performance artists bent on challenging people's assumptions about beauty and gender roles. And then they flash their merkins. More »
