Person of the Crowd: Anya Evans’ Operation Catsuit

In conjunction with The Barnes Foundation’s multi-part project Person of the Crowd: The Contemporary Art of Flânerie, performance artist Anya Evans will present her ongoing performance piece Operation Catsuit. In the work, Evans travels around various cities wearing a neon-yellow, zebra-patterned bodysuit, and high heels, performing a demanding physical routine of jumping jacks, chair dips, and ground rolling. The piece will be performed at various locations in Philadelphia, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Italian Market, Penn’s Landing, and Temple University.

These performances are free and open to the public.

Person of the Crowd captures city life through a gallery exhibition, newly commissioned public installations and performances, and citizen-created photos and videos. Featuring over 50 artists including Marina Abramović, Jenny Holzer, Zhang Huan, and the Guerilla Girls, the project invites audiences to become contemporary flâneurs through activities such as photography and walking tours.