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Johanna Went
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Johanna Went is a seminal American performance artist and actor deeply rooted in the Los Angeles punk scene. She is celebrated for her raw, anarchic, and boundary-pushing stage work, as well as her distinctive supporting roles in landmark independent films and New Queer Cinema classics.
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Who is Johanna Went?+
Johanna Went is a pioneering American performance artist and actor based in Los Angeles who emerged from the city's punk scene in the late 1970s and transitioned into prominent independent film roles.
What is Johanna Went known for?+
She is recognized for her visceral, anarchic performance art and her recurring collaborations in New Queer Cinema, including notable appearances in films like The Living End and Totally F***ed Up.
What kind of work does Johanna Went make?+
Her artistic practice blends physical, occasionally scatological performance with an avant-garde sensibility that consistently challenges societal conventions.
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