Simone Forti’s Dance of Life
Remembering the pioneering performance artist, who died on Wednesday at 91. Plus: Trump gives two gilded statues in DC a makeover.
Simone Forti, a pioneering choreographer, dancer, and performance artist, passed away at 91, leaving behind a career marked by profound collaborations and groundbreaking experiments that redefined postmodern art. Her influence extended across multiple creative disciplines, from movement and painting to poetry, video, and even holography.
Glenn Phillips, chief curator at the Getty Research Institute, noted that Forti was a constant presence in nearly every avant-garde movement that emerged in New York and California over five decades. Her archives were recently acquired by the Getty Research Institute, highlighting her significant impact on the art world. Despite her multifaceted career, Forti's work was a testament to her unwavering curiosity and formal rigor, making her an enduring figure in the realms of dance and beyond.
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