Within the history of contemporary art, Carrie Lambert-Beatty’s research interests include performance, political and activist art, reception and spectatorship, and the aesthetics of deception. She is the author of the book Being Watched: Yvonne Rainer and the 1960s and essays including “Twelve Miles: Boundaries of the New Art/Activism," and "Make Believe: Parafiction and Plausibility.” She is a co-editor of October magazine. Prof. Lambert-Beatty holds a joint appointment in HAA and the Department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies.