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Klash! Art in ActionChris Burden's I Became a Secret Hippy

4 min

Available until 28/07/2025

On 3rd October 1971, Chris Burden presents the performance piece I Became a Secret Hippy. In this work, he undresses, lays down on the ground, and has a friend drive a star-shaped nail into his chest with a hammer. He then shaves himself and dresses up as an "FBI agent." Chris Burden is not only known for his performances but also active in other art genres.

Author

Frank Perrin

Production

  • APRES Production

  • URUBU Films

  • Manifeste!

Artistic director

  • Frank Perrin

  • Gilles Coudert

  • François Combin

Country

France

Year

2022

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