Interdisciplinary Cultural and Humanities Review

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Exploring the combination of visual and performance arts in contemporary installations

Kateryna Iudova-Romanova

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the collaborative process between artists and performance artists in creating interactive, multisensory artistic experiences that challenge conventional boundaries between visual and performance arts. A range of contemporary installations and performances was considered, illustrating the capacity of art to engage audiences through active participation, transforming observation into a profound emotional and intellectual encounter. The research focused on installations that employ interactivity as a means of involving the viewer, shifting their role from passive observer to active participant in the artistic process. It was found that such works frequently incorporate temporal and spatial elements that evolve in response to changing conditions, resulting in a dynamic and ever-shifting artistic experience. The findings of the study also revealed that the integration of visual and performative elements enables the creation of multidimensional forms of expression, in which various components interact dynamically, enhancing the immersive experience for the viewer. The results highlighted the role of contemporary art as a powerful medium for social and political influence, as well as a means of evoking profound emotional responses. The use of emerging technologies, such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence, allows artists to push the boundaries of traditional art, creating complex and multidimensional works that actively engage audiences and offer new modes of interaction. These aspects underscore the significance of contemporary installation and performances as key sociocultural phenomena that shape the modern world, offering new pathways for engagement with both art and society

Keywords: artistic transformations; technological innovations; audience participation; artistic integration; cultural interpretations

How to Cite

Iudova-Romanova, K. (2025). Exploring the combination of visual and performance arts in contemporary installations. Interdisciplinary Cultural and Humanities Review, 4(1), 46-55. https://doi.org/10.59214/cultural/1.2025.46

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