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capturing the collective imagination with work that is as confrontational
as it is contemplative.
Ferrara’s art is also notable for its accessibility. By situating her
performances in everyday locales and utilizing the immediacy of video,
she breaks down the barriers often associated with high art.
Her work is not confined to the white walls of galleries and museums
but extends into public and virtual spaces, reaching a broader audience
and inviting a more democratic form of engagement.
Moreover, she is an artist of the global stage, this international
presence not only broadens her reach but also situates her within
a global conversation about the role of art in society. Her ability to
traverse cultural boundaries and engage with a diverse audience places
her among a select group of artists who are defining the contemporary
art scene on an international scale.
Fina Ferrara is an artist who encapsulates the spirit of contemporary
performance art. Her work is a barometer for the current socio-cultural
climate, reflecting the tensions, anxieties, and hopes of the time. Within
the art scene, she represents a voice that is not easily categorized but
is undeniably vital—a voice that challenges, mesmerizes, and inspires.
Her placement is not static but dynamically engaged with the evolving
narrative of what art is and what it can do, making her a vital figure in
the tapestry of contemporary art.
By Marta Puig, Editor Contemporary Art Curator Magazine
She operates within the interstices of performance art, a field
historically populated by groundbreaking figures who have used their
bodies as canvases to challenge viewers’ perceptions. Ferrara’s work
echoes the legacy of these pioneers while pushing the envelope further
into the realms of public engagement and social critique. Her art gains
traction in a world increasingly conscious of the performative aspects
of social and political life. With the rise of social media and the blurring
lines between reality and representation, Ferrara’s performances
resonate with a public that is both spectator and participant in the
unfolding drama of contemporary existence. She taps into the zeitgeist,

 Estoicismo, 2020 Photographic registry of Performance Resonance
19.6x28.7 in. | 50x75 cm.
Liberdade 2022 Black and white photography 23.6x35.4 in. | 60x90 cm. 
 The Excruciating Seat, 2022 Photographic registry of Performance
the Excruciating Seat 23,6x23.6 in. | 60X60 cm.
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