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One Year Performance 1981-1982

Tehching Hsieh

Tehching Hsieh

Performance art pioneer known for his long‑duration artworks. (Taiwan) 
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New York, NY, USA

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durational practice

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everyday city

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urban

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Tehching Hsieh's performance piece (1981–1982) involved staying outdoors for one year without entering any buildings, vehicles, or shelters. The work began on September 26, 1981, at 2 P.M. and lasted until September 26, 1982, using only a sleeping bag.

The score below was found on the artist’s website.

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Statement



I, Tehching Hsieh, plan to do a one year performance piece.

I shall stay OUTDOORS for one year, never go inside.

I shall not go in to a building, subway, train, car, airplane, ship, cave, tent.
I shall have a sleeping bag.
The performance shall begin on September 26, 1981 at 2P.M. and continue until September 26, 1982 at 2P.M.

Credits

Profile Photo: Hugo Glendinning

APA style reference

Hsieh, T. (1981). One Year Performance 1981-1982. walk · listen · create. https://walklistencreate.org/walkingpiece/one-year-performance-1981-1982/
Submitted by: Dani Spadotto

twalking

Walking and talking (often employed during a walkshop).

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