John Giorno

Performance artist and poet

John Giorno - Artists & Creatives born December 4th, 1936
Born
Died

2019
7 years ago — 83 years old

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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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