Chris Burden, Notorious Performance Artist, Dies at 79 in Topanga Canyon
Chris Burden, an American artist known for his groundbreaking performance and sculptural works, passed away at age 79 in Topanga Canyon, California, after battling cancer. His death was reported by the LA Times. Burden first gained widespread attention in 1971 with the performance piece Shoot, where he was intentionally shot in the arm with a rifle. Over time, he shifted focus to creating large-scale sculptures that earned him significant acclaim. A final sculpture by Burden, dedicated to Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, is scheduled for display at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art starting May 18, with the exhibition lasting one month.
Key facts
- Chris Burden died at age 79
- He passed away at his home in Topanga Canyon, California
- Burden had been suffering from cancer
- He rose to notoriety for his 1971 performance piece Shoot
- In Shoot, he had himself shot in the arm by a rifle
- He later gained acclaim for large-scale sculptural works
- His final sculpture is a homage to Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont
- The sculpture will be shown at LACMA from May 18 for a month
Entities
Artists
- Chris Burden
- Alberto Santos-Dumont
Institutions
- LA Times
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Locations
- Topanga Canyon
- California
- United States
- Brazil