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Valenda Newell
November 25, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
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Chris Burden
1946 - 2015 (Age 69)
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Burden, a noted performance artist and sculptor who created a landmark piece at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art using antique city street lamps, has died. He was 69.
His friend, Paul Schimmel, tells the Los Angeles Times (http://lat.ms/1RsaAKY ) that Burden died Sunday from melanoma at his home in LA's Topanga Canyon.
Burden's performance art in the 1970s included putting himself at personal risk. In one piece, he had an assistant shoot him in the arm.
He also made complex installations, some with thousands of pieces, and works that had automated functions.
For the entrance of the LA County art museum, Burden created the 2008 sculpture "Urban Light" using 202 restored iron street lamps.
Other works are in museums in New York, London and around the world.
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michelle plakas-kaiser
May 20, 2015 | Mehlingen, Germany
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My condolences go out to the family during this time of grief.We yearn for the time when "Death is Swallowed Up Forever"(1 Cor 15:54(please read))
May 13, 2015
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Burden Family , Friends,
Our condolences to the Burden Family. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. God is our strength.
May 13, 2015
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Urban lights is truly one of my favorites. Chris was a true talent and his artistic style will be missed. May God comfort and support his family and friends at this time. Psalms 55:22
May 13, 2015
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Unique, extravaganza, and inspirational... His legacy for many years to enjoy. Please accept my condolences for your loss. Psalms 9:9, May you be granted strength to deal with such difficult moments.
JLP Orlando
May 12, 2015 | PUERTO RICO
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I was so sorry to hear of Chris' passing. I would like to offer my condolences. Pay the peace of God be with you family and help you through this time.
May 12, 2015
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Dear Burden family, as you mourn the loss of a beloved one please remember that God notes your pain and has invited us to take refuge in him in times of distress. He will be your rock. Ps 18:2
M G
May 12, 2015 | AL
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Chris was a guest artist when I was at UC Fresno. He infected all of us with his intensity and drive. I was working in my studio when I heard of his death, Thanks Chris you were a inspiration. happy Trails
L Millar
May 12, 2015
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