"Durland is best known for his work as editor of High Performance magazine, founded by Burnham in 1978, from 1986 to '94. During its nearly 20-year run, the publication featured thousands of artists including Nancy Buchanan, Carolee Schneemann, Paul McCarthy, Suzanne Lacy, and the recently deceased Ulysses Jenkins."
"Before his career as an editor, Durland trained as a ceramic artist, earning his BFA at the University of South Dakota and completing an MFA at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. During this period, he became increasingly engaged with performance and mail art practices."
Steven Durland, an influential editor, artist, and cultural organizer, died on March 11 at the age of 75. He was known for his role as editor of High Performance magazine from 1986 to 1994, which showcased numerous artists. Durland was born in 1951 in California and raised in South Dakota, later moving to various states before settling in Saxapahaw, North Carolina. He trained as a ceramic artist and became involved in performance art, contributing to the art community through his editorial work and personal artistic endeavors.
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