Art Quote by Joseph Jarman
“We were doing performance art as far back as 1965, just not calling it that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "Jazz and Performance Art", 1998
Performance art existed long before its label; artistic expression has always been experimental.
In simple terms: Art has always been experimental.
Recognize the roots of modern practices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- museum curation
- education
- creative workshops
- archival research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing history change your view of art?
- What other practices predate their modern names?
Labeling can obscure true origins.