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Live art refers to a form of performance-based visual art where the artist's body and actions are the primary medium. It emerged in the 1960s as a response to the traditional static forms of art, challenging the conventions of art-making, display, and spectatorship. Live art is often characterized by its ephemeral nature, with the artwork existing only in the moment of performance, and its emphasis on audience engagement and interaction. It can take many forms, including body art, actionism, happenings, performance installations, and relational aesthetics, and has been influential in shaping contemporary art practices. Live art is also closely linked to performance art history, with many artists exploring similar themes and approaches, such as the relationship between the artist's body and identity, the role of the audience, and the boundaries between art and everyday life.