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Annie Stainer, Celebrated Mime and Collaborator with David Bowie, Passes Away at 79

Annie Stainer, renowned for her evocative dance trilogy rooted in myth and feminine archetypes, left a lasting legacy as a solo artist and influential mime performer.

By Chloe Dubois • August 24, 2025 5 MIN READ

Annie Stainer in a 1975 promotional portrait for the Long Green Children’s Theater Company, co-founded with her husband Reg Bolton.

From Coastal Inspiration to Urban Expression: Kim Brandt’s New Dance at Rockaway Beach

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“Einstein on the Beach,” Robert Wilson’s groundbreaking collaboration with composer Philip Glass from 1976, revived at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2012.

Robert Wilson Revolutionized Theatrical Expression with His Unique Vision

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Orien McNeill aboard his boat in New York Harbor in 2020. As one of the earliest artists to inhabit the Gowanus Canal, he used a 1953 Chris-Craft as his creative base nearly 20 years ago.

Orien McNeill, Visionary Artist of New York’s Waterways, Passes at 46

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Sonja Stummerer and Martin Hablesreiter of honey & bunny examine the societal and environmental frameworks that shape our eating habits through diverse artistic media including performances and workshops.

Viennese Duo Transforms Food into Provocative Art and Exploration

For over two decades, the artistic partnership known as honey & bunny has challenged perceptions of consumption through innovative performances and installations.

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Devynn Emory (right), Joseph M. Pierce (left), and Elisa Douglas (on screen) performing in “Grandmother Cindy,” showcased in 2022 through a collaboration between Frieze New York and the nonprofit gallery Artists Space.

Frieze New York Highlights Innovative Performance Art This Year

Frieze New York’s latest edition spotlights three groundbreaking performance art pieces, each exploring unique, immersive experiences.

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Annie Stainer, Celebrated Mime and Collaborator with David Bowie, Passes Away at 79

From Coastal Inspiration to Urban Expression: Kim Brandt’s New Dance at Rockaway Beach

Robert Wilson Revolutionized Theatrical Expression with His Unique Vision

Orien McNeill, Visionary Artist of New York’s Waterways, Passes at 46

Viennese Duo Transforms Food into Provocative Art and Exploration

Frieze New York Highlights Innovative Performance Art This Year

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Annie Stainer, Celebrated Mime and Collaborator with David Bowie, Passes Away at 79

From Coastal Inspiration to Urban Expression: Kim Brandt’s New Dance at Rockaway Beach

Robert Wilson Revolutionized Theatrical Expression with His Unique Vision

Orien McNeill, Visionary Artist of New York’s Waterways, Passes at 46

Viennese Duo Transforms Food into Provocative Art and Exploration