19 - Shoot by Chris Burden
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19 - Shoot by Chris Burden
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Shoot by Chris Burden is one of the most controversial artworks of all time. It is a performance in which the artist arranged to have himself shot in the arm by a friend with a rifle. The performance was documented in a short video and photographs, but the meaning and motivation behind it remain elusive. Why did Burden choose to risk his life for his art? What was the cultural and political context of his action? And what can we learn from it about the role and limits of art in society? Join me as we explore the history and mystery of Shoot by Chris Burden.
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