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3. 33 Fragments of Russian Performance Opening 33 Fragments will explore the rich tradition of performance in Russia and its development during the 20th and 21st centuries. Performance art, or ‘live’ art, emerged strongly in the Russian art scene of the 1960s, although performance was popular in the projects of the avant-garde at the beginning of the 20th century. The avant-garde artists of the 1920s were pioneers who created entirely new means for articulating ideas to reach the mass public emancipated by the revolution. Details: Opening Reception, November 2, 2011, 5-8 pm On view November 2 - 23, 2011 Performa Hub 233 Mott St New York, NY 10012 [More info]