Velvet Water
May 7th, 1974, School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Chris Burden relentlessly dunks his head in a filled-up sink, trying to breath water.
See moreDocumentation of Selected Works 1971-74
In this short compilation, Chris Burden introduces and narrates selected clips from his public art performances including 'Shoot', 'Bed Piece', and...
See moreThe TV Commercials 1973–1977
The TV Commercials 1973–1977 (1973–77/2000) is a compilation of four video works—TV Ad (1973), Poem for L.A. (1975), Chris Burden Promo (1976), and...
See moreBig Wrench
In this narrative performance for video, Burden tells the story of his relationship with a truck named "Big Job." To relate his autobiographical...
See moreBack to You
Back to You is a piece that attempted to deal with my own myth, the myth of me as the aggressive artist, threatening audiences the evil-kin evil of...
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