Raegan Truax Completes 46-Hour Performance in Los Angeles
Artist Raegan Truax performed a 46-hour durational piece titled 'in the same place' at the ONE Archives.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Performance Art
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Artist Raegan Truax held a continuous 46-hour performance piece titled 'in the same place' at the ONE Archives at USC Libraries in Los Angeles. The show featured the artist moving through the space while interacting with historical LGBTQIA+ artifacts.
Why it matters
The performance was intended to explore the legacy of queer individuals during a time characterized by increasing anti-trans and anti-queer rhetoric. By incorporating historical ephemera, Truax created a space to reflect on time and identity.
The performance lasted for 46 hours, notably exceeding the artist's prior durational works of 34 hours in 2014 and 37 hours in 2017. During the event, Truax incorporated specific physical acts, including the peeling of 10 layers of underwear.
The players
Raegan Truax
Raegan Truax is a performance artist known for creating long-form durational art pieces that explore identity and history.
ONE Archives at USC Libraries
ONE Archives at USC Libraries is an institution dedicated to preserving and collecting LGBTQIA+ historical materials and ephemera.
The details
Truax moved slowly and continuously throughout the archival site, utilizing items like sandpaper prints and old clothes to engage with the environment. The performance concluded with a tea party involving the gathered artifacts, while the artist pinned messages about their experience with time to the gallery walls.
Timeline
The artist previously performed a 34-hour work in 2014.
The artist completed a 37-hour durational piece in 2017.
The 46-hour performance occurred from Friday afternoon until Sunday morning, October 23-25, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This performance fits into the broader trend of artists utilizing institutional archives to bridge the gap between historical LGBTQIA+ legacies and modern political tension. It mirrors a shift where contemporary performance art is increasingly used to challenge current anti-queer sentiment.
The event took place at the ONE Archives, providing a public setting for viewers to engage with historical materials through the lens of performance art. Visitors to the archives can typically interact with similar historical collections during regular operating hours.
The takeaway
Truax's performance highlights the power of using historical artifacts as a tool for modern artistic expression. Engaging with local archives can offer community members a unique perspective on queer history and resilience.
Further reading
Learn more about local cultural events at the Performance Art section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Trojan.
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