What My Dad Gave Me
sculpture by Burden
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Chris Burden
American performance and installation artist and sculptor, shown in 1990.
What My Dad Gave Me is a 2008 sculpture by American artist Chris Burden. The artwork is a 65-foot-tall skyscraper constructed entirely from Erector set parts. It was displayed at Rockefeller Center in New York City for approximately one year. Burden was known for his performance art in the 1970s, which often involved shocking and masochistic acts. He later transitioned to creating large-scale, intricate sculptures and installations, many of which showcased his interest in engineering and technology.12
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