Category Archives: High Performance

YOUNG TURKS: The Real Story

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Linda Frye Burnham

“Young Turks” was a term borrowed by Stephen Seemayer to describe 12 pioneer Downtown L.A. artists who were interviewed in his 1981 film, “Young Turks.” Seemayer wanted to document the Golden Age of the Downtown L.A. art scene (1976-1982). That … Continue reading →

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Images from York Chang’s “second life”

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Linda Frye Burnham

To accompany yesterday’s post about York Chang’s “second life” project at 18th St. Arts Center, summer 2011, here are some images:  

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High Performance #12½: The Corrections Issue

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Linda Frye Burnham

In summer 2011, artist (and lawyer) York Chang conducted a residency at the 18th Street Arts Center in Santa Monica, Calif., titled “second life.” Chang likes to mess with art history, and in this case he messed with High Performance … Continue reading →

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Downtown Blues

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Linda Frye Burnham

Downtown Blues This is a song I wrote and recorded in 1983 for Issue #23 of High Performance, a vinyl LP called “Artists Doing Songs.” Guitar is by the late Jimmy Townes. The lyrics refer to the downsides of living … Continue reading →

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My First Mardi Gras

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Linda Frye Burnham

I first attended Mardi Gras in New Orleans in 1984, with Steven Durland and assorted members of the High Performance Travel Club. The club was open to anybody who wanted to go on a trip with us. We drove from … Continue reading →

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