Laurie anderson and robert gober are generally known as what type of artists

Laurie Anderson and Robert Gober are both performance artists.

Laurie Anderson is an American performer. She is known as avant-garde artist. Anderson directs films, performs, plays instruments, and she even makes her own recording instruments for her shows and events. Anderson was also awarded as Best VR experience at the Venice International film festival. 

Robert Gober is an artist with a unique perception of art. He was once an apprentice of Elizabeth Murray for five years. He had art plays and exhibits for his works and he had a lot of recognition including the award given by Hammer Museum.