Joseph Beuys did many types of art during his life from installations, performances to sculptures and graphics. After reviewing some of his pieces the one I found to be the most outstanding was his performance art piece titled How to Explain Pictures to a Dead Hare. I wasn't impressed by what he was doing, simply standing and walking around in a room or his acceptance to holding a dead rabbit nor was it his willingness to be watched for the duration. It was the fact that every aspect of the performance had a purpose and exact reason for its inclusion. The honey on his face referred to his likeness of bees and their ability to commune and care for each. The iron plate attached to his shoe to represent mars and masculinity. Although unrelated to one another they each represent an important influence in his life. 
Klaus Nomi is someone that I can say absolutely amazed me from the first time I saw him perform. With his amazing tonal range he was able to perform entire operas on the male and female sides. Off of the stage he was known for an extremely eccentric style of fashion ware and make-up styling. Nomi performed with many well known performers such as David Bowie for a saturday night live appearance. Klaus Nomi would eventually pass away to the fate of AIDS in what would lead to be an explosion of the disease and much attention brought to the art world and performance in New York.
Leigh Bowery can easy be considered London's version of Klaus Nomi; with amazingly over the top outfits and his own form of make-up styles he captivated the audience wherever he went. Some viewed him as a walking art piece that never stopped performing regardless of the time or place. Bowery was also a victim of the AIDS pandemic although had kept it a close secret until very near death.
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