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Exploring the Transformative Power of Endurance in Performance Art
The chapter delves into the concept of endurance through the monumental exhibitions of Chiharu Shiota and a public performance by Wura Natasha Ogunji, discussing how pushing physical boundaries can reveal personal and generational histories stored in our bodies. It explores the themes of labor, physicality, and the influence of the Atlantic as a symbol in artistic works, highlighting the evolution of performance art and the significance of location on audience perception and meaning.