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“For me, I make a schedule and I pass the time. I don't think about the transformation. When my schedule says I'm finished on this day, I put it in the past and go toward my future.”

Quote by Tehching Hsieh

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Tehching Hsieh, born on December 31, 1950, is a renowned performance artist known for his challenging works that explore human limits and criticize social phenomena. He is often hailed as the 'father of performance art'. more

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