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diagrams by stelarc + merlin in stelarc: the monograph - edited by marquard smith (2005)

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Stelarc

Stelarc is a performance artist whose works focus heavily on extending the capabilities of the human body. Most of his pieces are centered on his concept that "the human body is obsolete", so he uses robotics or other relatively modern technology integrated with his body.

This is Stelarc's Third Arm. He gives commands to the arm using electrical signals. He is not replacing an amputated arm, he is supplementing his two existing ones.

The exoskeleton is a six-legged, pneumatically powered walking machine constructed for the body.

Stelarc also had a cell-cultivated ear surgically attached to his left arm that connected to the internet. He also did many performances suspended in flesh hook suspension, often with one of his robotic inventions integrated. These truly merge technology with the human body. Not pictured here because they can look disturbing.

This is an artist that takes concepts that others have deemed science fiction and makes them reality in his performances.