Performa 2025 Biennial features global artists in New York

This fall, New York City will host the Performa 2025 Biennial, featuring live performances by artists from around the world. The event runs from November 1 to November 23. Performa is a nonprofit that showcases a blend of established and emerging artists. Every two years, it commissions unique performances across the city. This year's edition will include eight new premiers. One highlight is a musical by a French artist known for large bronze sculptures. Her show will include anthropomorphic animals and elements of commedia dell’arte. Another performance will creatively recreate a historic meeting from the Harlem Renaissance. An artist from Los Angeles will present the meeting, while a video artist from New York plans to release a music album. Coming from Seoul, an artist will explore female relationships through martial arts choreography. Additionally, a Swiss artist will combine sculpture and sound in visual performances. A Brooklyn-based artist will deliver her first live performance, inspired by popular music. Representing Lithuania, an artist who previously focused on climate change will have students perform animal imitations. Another Lithuanian duo will present an AI-led therapy session in the style of a Classical Greek drama.