Renowned Performance Artist Pope.L Dies at 68

Known for His Provocative 'Crawl' Performances, Pope.L Challenged Perceptions of Race and Class

Pope.L, a renowned performance artist known for his provocative works exploring themes of race, class, and societal structures, has died at the age of 68 at his home in Chicago.
His most famous works include his 'crawl' performances, where he would traverse set distances on his hands and knees, often in public spaces, as a commentary on the experiences of Black Americans
Pope.L's art, which spanned sculptures, installations, performances, and conceptual works, was often provocative, humorous, and intentionally inscrutable, challenging viewers to confront their perceptions of race and societal power dynamics.
His work has been exhibited in prestigious venues such as the Whitney Biennial and Documenta, and he has been described as 'the greatest performance artist of our time'.
A memorial for Pope.L is planned for spring 2024.