Tehching Hsieh
Tehching Hsieh is a renowned Taiwanese-American performance artist known for his conceptual art that explores the nature of time and human existence. He gained significant recognition for his ambitious year-long performances that often challenge the limits of endurance and perception. Notably, his work 'Time Clock Piece' involved stamping a time card every hour for a year without sleeping more than 59 minutes at a time. Hsieh's work raises profound questions about daily life and the passage of time, earning him a prominent place in contemporary art discussions.
Born on Dec 31, 1950 (75 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 34,217 | $2,700,000 | 1,361$ |
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 23,394 | $1,380,000 | 1,266$ |
| Totals | 2 | 93,385,895 | 57,611 | $4,080,000 | 2,627$ |
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Tehching Hsieh is known for his One Year Performance 1978-79, where he spent a year locked in a cage.
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Tehching Hsieh is a Taiwanese-American artist known for his extreme performance art, including living in a cage for a year.
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Tehching Hsieh is a notable contemporary artist recognized for his year-long performance art pieces.
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