53. Step back, yo!

If you’re frustrated with the current state of your work, don’t get upset, just take a deep breath and step back. Use the time to have a refreshing Coca Cola product, clear your head, and plan your next move. You got this.

Advice, Performance, Theory

34. Stare at someone.

A childhood favorite game is also a work of art. You can look deep into someone’s soul and create a wonderful performance by simply staring. Give it a try on someone unsuspecting. Ex. Marina Abramovic’s ‘The Artist is Present,’ 2010.

Performance, Technique, Theory

33. Paint with a body part.

Nothing says you’re passionate about art like a labial brush stroke or the texture of that stray pubic hair.

Painting, Performance, Technique

28. Cut off a body part.

Some people consider this art. Ex. Van Gogh cut off his ear, although some art historians claim Gauguin wielded the knife.

Conceptual, Performance, Technique

20. Make yourself an interesting character.

For example, Samuel Rosenstock, who went under the name Tristan Tzara, was the unofficial ‘president of Dada’.

Conceptual, Performance