‘A frightening piece to perform’: can Yoko Ono’s Cut Piece still shock?

Sixty years after Yoko Ono first performed Cut Piece, a provocative piece where she sat motionless while strangers cut away parts of her clothing, a re-staging is happening in Los Angeles as part of a broader retrospective at The Broad museum. This groundbreaking performance from 1964 remains relevant today, exploring themes of vulnerability, control, and audience participation. Its return prompts reflection on how far performance art has come and the enduring power of Ono's work to challenge societal norms.