Episode
From the Vault: Time Kills: The Self-Maiming Prankster Provocateur Artist Chris Burden
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- Profiles In Eccentricity
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- Oct 9, 2025
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- 3726
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Summary
This episode John profiles the combative art of Chris Burden, who willfully had himself shot to be taken seriously. Satirical and disturbing commercials, crucifixion to a Volkswagen and a habit of creating terrifying and visceral live performances and inventions were all a part of Burden's vision.