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(1) Alison Knowles in her studio, 2012. Photo: Jessica Higgins (1) Alison Knowles in her studio, 2012. Photo: Jessica Higgins
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 6:00PM

Panel Discussion | by Alison Knowles

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Best known as a founding member of the interdisciplinary art collective Fluxus, Alison Knowles (1933–2025) was an important figure in the downtown New York City community and beyond for more than half a century. Her work combines elements of musical scores, live performance, and experimental printmaking, and invites audiences to explore daily life through simple actions and everyday objects. Moderated by exhibition curator Dr. Karen Moss, this panel discussion will present the latest scholarship about Knowles by some of the leading authorities on her artistic production.

Participants:

Dr. Karen Moss (moderator; curator of by Alison Knowles)
with
Prof. Hannah B Higgins (School of Art, University of Illinois Chicago; catalogue author)
Prof. André Lepecki (Department of Performance Studies, NYU Tisch)
Prof. Julia Robinson (Department of Art History, NYU CAS; catalogue author)
Prof. Nicole Woods (Art History, Loyola Marymount University; catalogue author)

Visitor Access & Registration

RSVP is required—please register to attend this event.  For attendance without an active NYU ID card, RSVP by Tuesday, September 8 to guarantee building access.

Arrive early to view by Alison Knowles before the panel—the exhibition will be open from 11am to 6pm on September 9.

NYU’s Grey Art Museum provides reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations should be submitted at least two weeks in advance. Please email greyartmuseum@nyu.edu or call (212) 998-6780 for assistance.

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