Chris Burden
Sculptor known for 'Transfixed'
An American sculptor, illustrator, and academic. Gained recognition for early performance art pieces, including 'Shoot' in 1971, where a friend shot him in the arm. Later created large-scale sculptures that commented on contemporary issues. 'Transfixed', a notable installation, featured a Volkswagen Beetle impaled on two steel beams. Served as a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, influencing a generation of artists. Contributed to the Los Angeles art scene through both his works and academic endeavors.
Created the performance art piece 'Shoot'
Developed the installation 'Transfixed'
Served as a professor at UCLA
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American educator and educator leader
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Born
April 11th, 1908 117 years ago
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April 11th, 1819 206 years ago
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April 11th, 1905 120 years ago
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Russian author known for 'Envy'
Born
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British soprano with operatic acclaim
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1928 98 years ago
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