SVA First Person: Joey Skaggs on the ‘Art of the Prank’ Long before social media, hidden camera prank shows likePunk’d and Jackass, and culture-jamming activist groups like The Yes Men, SVA alumnus and former faculty member Joey Skaggs (BFA 1982 Media Arts) had already turned the media
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If you’re in New York on November 4th, join the cast and crew for a special screening of ART OF THE PRANK, the feature documentary film directed by Andrea Marini about the life and work of the legendary prankster Joey Skaggs. What: ART OF THE PRANK film
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‘Art of the Prank’, An Upcoming Documentary About the Glorious History of Prankster Joey Skaggs by Lori Dorn
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ART OF THE PRANK, the new documentary film about Joey Skaggs, is nearing completion. Check out the website and see Director Andrea Marini’s 1st public update. Signup for updates about the movie here, and watch the teaser trailer here.
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Joey Skaggs, by Joe Crisafi for The Art of Storytelling: …I have always thought of the prank as fine art and I apply the same criteria to my pranks as I would to a painting or a sculpture. To me, intent is the little word with the
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The New York April Fools’ Committee is Proud to Announce: New York City’s 30th Annual April Fools’ Day Parade! “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot!” We’re 30 and proud of it! New York’s spectacular April Fools’ Day Parade kicks into its fourth decade of hilarious irreverence, poking fun at
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While on exhibition with the Tiny Top Circus during the Perform Chinatown: Chaos Reigns festival on July 26, 2014 in LA, Bigfoot once again escaped. A Reward is offered for his safe return.
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Bigfoot returned on his own free will after taking an unexpected leave of absence from the Tiny Top Circus in New York City. After numerous sightings, he has rejoined the circus, so the $10 million dollar reward offered for his safe return has been rescinded. Tiny Top Circus thanks
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On June 7, 2014, much to the horror of the crowd in New York City, Bigfoot escaped during the Tiny Top Circus’s performance in Washington Square Park. He was last seen heading into the subway at West 4th Street. Watch a video shot by Tony Torn (00:48):
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