Valie Export, Who Made Art With Her Naked Body, Dies at 85
Valie Export, a renowned performance artist and filmmaker, passed away on May 15 in Vienna at the age of 85. She was known for her provocative works that challenged societal norms and misogyny through her body. Her death was attributed to complications from a fall at her home.
- ▪Valie Export died on May 15 in Vienna due to complications from a fall.
- ▪She was a prominent figure in performance art, known for confronting misogyny in media and society.
- ▪Her notable works include 'Action Pants: Genital Panic' and 'Tap and Touch Cinema'.
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You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Valie Export, “Tap and Touch Cinema.” With an empty box strapped to her chest, she would invite passers-by to touch her bare breasts, maintaining eye contact as they did so. (Courtesy of sixpackfilm)Valie Export, Who Made Art With Her Naked Body, Dies at 85In provocative performance pieces and films, she forced viewers to confront misogyny in the media and society at large.Valie Export, “Tap and Touch Cinema.” With an empty box strapped to her chest, she would invite passers-by to touch her bare breasts, maintaining eye contact as they did so.
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