Christopher Lee Burden, born on April 11, 1946, was a renowned American artist whose creative endeavors spanned multiple mediums, including performance, sculpture, and installation art. It was during the 1970s that Burden gained widespread recognition for his groundbreaking performance art pieces, one of which, Shoot, dated back to 1971, and involved a friend firing a small-caliber rifle at him, inflicting a minor injury to his arm.
Throughout his illustrious career, Burden was incredibly prolific, producing numerous iconic installations, public artworks, and sculptures that left a lasting impact on the art world. His innovative and often provocative approach to art-making continued to captivate audiences until his passing on May 10, 2015.
