Laurie Anderson is a multimedia performance artist known for her experimental work across various artistic mediums including sculpture, sound installations, and performance art. In the 1970s, she began performing experimental pieces in alternative venues in downtown New York, pioneering a style that incorporated multimedia elements like modified violins and dramatic visuals. Some of her most influential works include the multimedia piece United States, I-IV from 1983 and the song "O Superman" from 1981, known for its sparse texture. She has continued creating multimedia performances that blend art, music, and storytelling through the 1980s, 1990s, and into more recent works like Homeland in 2010.
