John Giorno
Performance artist and poet
Born
December 4th, 1936
88 years ago
Died
2019
6 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1936, a prominent figure in the New York City arts scene, focused on poetry and performance art. Began the Dial-A-Poem service, which allowed individuals to call a number to hear poetry recited. His work often integrated visual art and multimedia elements. An early advocate for the intersection of art and activism, particularly during the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. Giorno's projects included collaborations with various artists and contributions to the avant-garde movement.
Founded Dial-A-Poem service
Influenced the performance art movement
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