Stelarc

Stelarc is a performance artist whose work puts main focus on expanding the capabilities the human body has beyond what anyone could think of. Stelarc's  performances usually involve robotics or any new technology somehow amalgamated with his body. He has done various random performances, such as suspending himself in flesh hook suspension, or allowing his bofy to be controlled remotely by electronic muscle stimulators connected to the internet, a robotic third arm, etc.

In 2007, Stelarc had a cell cultivated ear attached to his arm.

Wow, this is by far the most interesting artist I've done research on, he's insane!! I feel like we all underestimate our capabilities as human, but Stelarc does the complete opposite. For example, I've noticed the majority of us are very delicate with our bodies, often panicking when something strange has happened, such as a cut. We get a cut and immediately start to get anxious and think about how "dangerous" this may turn out. Stelarc on the other hand, goes beyond taking "care" of himself and actually exposes himself to danger, perhaps with the intention of seeing how much his body can handle. Clearly, it can handle more than we thought.