Elisha Shapiro Explained

Elisha Shapiro is an American nihilist and conceptual artist who creates public spectacles promoting a philosophical rejection of objective value and truth.[1] [2] [3] In 2006, Shapiro ran as an independent candidate in the Governor of California election.[4] [5] His platform included free college education, secession from the United States, and marriage for gays only.[6] [7] He was defeated by Republican opponent Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Past work by Shapiro includes the 1984 Nihilist Olympics,[8] [9] a campaign for U.S. President in 1988,[10] a campaign for Los Angeles County Sheriff in 1994,[11] and the Nihilism Expo World's Fair in 1999. Shapiro is the founder of the International Nihilist Film Festival held annually in Los Angeles since 1999,[12] [13] and the publisher of the annual Nihilist Calendar.[14] He also produced a public access TV show called "Nihilists' Corner" that ran from 1992 until 2006 in Los Angeles and New York.[15] [16] [17] [18]

Shapiro performs often at comedy and art venues.[19] [20] His one-man show, The Funniest Nihilist, was featured at the Hollywood Fringe Festival,[21] and he was part of "the world's worst acrobatic team" in the stage show of comedy magician Larry Wilson.[22] [23]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Welkos . Robert . Creating something from nihilism . 18 September 2018 . Los Angeles Times . October 22, 2006.
  2. News: Koehler . Robert . Your Friendly Neighborhood Nihilist: Conceptual artist Elisha Shapiro's work-in-progress fosters the thought that believing in nothing is OK . 19 September 2018 . Los Angeles Times . March 31, 1991.
  3. News: Tough Gov . 18 September 2018 . MetroActive . August 9, 2006.
  4. Welkos, 2006.
  5. News: Singer . Matthew . Nihilist for California Governor? . 19 September 2018 . VC Reporter . 79 . July 6, 2006.
  6. MetroActive, 2006.
  7. News: One . Toph . Vote Nihilist . SF Weekly . 18 September 2018 . August 9, 2006.
  8. Welkos, 2006.
  9. News: Zylo . Arvo . Elisha Shapiro, Nihilist . 19 September 2018 . WFMU Radio New York . October 22, 2011.
  10. Welkos, 2006.
  11. Welkos, 2006.
  12. News: Alperstein. Ellen . A night at the nihilism movies . 18 September 2018 . LA Observed . December 14, 2013.
  13. Welkos, 2006.
  14. Zylo, 2011.
  15. News: Thomas . Derek . Nihilist You A Merry Christmas . 18 September 2018 . LA Weekly . December 17, 2009.
  16. One, 2006.
  17. Zylo, 2011.
  18. Web site: Nihilists' Corner Clips . 18 September 2018 . YouTube . October 12, 2010.
  19. Web site: Elisha Shapiro / The Holy Wars . 18 September 2018 . Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE) . April 10, 1985.
  20. Web site: Elisha Shapiro Comedy vs Art Smackdown . 18 September 2018 . YouTube . August 21, 2009.
  21. Web site: The Funniest Nihilist . 18 September 2018 . Hollywood Fringe Festival . June 12, 2011.
  22. News: Monji . Jana . 'Super Heroes' Who Have a Magic Touch . 19 September 2018 . Los Angeles Times . November 27, 1998.
  23. Web site: Super Heroes of Comedy . 18 September 2018 . Vimeo . July 31, 2008.

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