Point 83: The Body Piercing Archive Presents: The Perforated Body: An Exploration of Piercing Performance

This year, the Body Piercing Archive (BPA) is celebrating performance artists that have pierced their bodies from the past to present. In our exhibit we examine the methods and motivations which utilize perforation as an element of powerful performance. See the Conference schedule for free guided tours led by artists and scholars.

Kris-Canavan and Manuel Vason Collaboration, London, 2003
Tolentino and Fila It Will All End in (Ultra Red) Tears 2013

EXHIBIT HOURS:

Tuesday 10 am–6 pm Wednesday 10 am–6 pm Thursday 10 am–6 pm Friday 10 am–1 pm

RECOMMENDED TOURS:

TUESDAY
  • 10:00 am–10:30 am Tour Guide: Paul King
  • 12:00 pm–12:30 pm Tour Guide: Steve Joyner
  • 2:00 pm–2:30 pm Tour Guide: Dr. Dominic Johnson
  • 4:00 pm–4:30 pm Tour Guide: Lukas Zpira
WEDNESDAY
  • 10:00 am–10:30 am Tour Guide: Dr. Julian Carter
  • 12:00 pm–12:30 pm Tour Guide: Allen Falkner
  • 2:00 pm–2:30 pm Tour Guide: Lukas Zpira
  • 4:00 pm–4:30 pm Tour Guide: Ron Athey & Darryl Carlton
THURSDAY
  • 10:00 am–10:30 am Tour Guide: Ron Athey & Darryl Carlton
  • 12:00 pm–12:30 pm Tour Guide: Dr. Dominic Johnson
  • 2:00 pm–2:30 pm Tour Guide: Allen Falkner
  • 4:00 pm–4:30 pm Tour Guide: Steve Joyner
FRIDAY
  • 10:00 am–10:30 am Tour Guide: Paul King