Performing Endurance

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Endurance is explored as both a performance art practice and a form of protest, highlighting its significance in various influential works. The book examines notable performances by artists like Marina Abramovic and Chris Burden, alongside historical events such as 1960s lunch counter sit-ins and modern protest camps. This analysis positions endurance as a vital theme in performance theory, art history, and political activism, making it an essential resource for understanding the intersection of art and social movements.