Tehching Hsieh

Tehching Hsieh was a Taiwanese-American conceptual artist known for his rigorous, long-term performance art projects. Over years, he committed to daily or yearly routines that tested the boundaries of time, discipline, and endurance, such as a year-long punching a time clock or living without any possessions for a year. His works explore themes of labor, control, and the passage of time, challenging viewers to consider how routine and time shape human experience. Hsieh's performances blurred the line between art and life, creating enduring reflections on commitment and the nature of time.