Marina Abramović
Marina Abramović
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Marina Abramović was born on November 30, 1946, in Belgrade, Serbia (then part of Yugoslavia). Her full name is Marina Abramović. Throughout her career, she has been known by various aliases, including "The Grandmother of Performance Art."
Birth and Death Dates
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Abramović was born on November 30, 1946. She remains active in the art world to this day.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Marina Abramović is a Serbian-born performance artist, best known for her pioneering work in the field of performance art. Her nationality is Serbian-American.
Early Life and Background
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Abramović was born into an Orthodox Christian family in Belgrade. Growing up, she was drawn to art, music, and dance. In 1970, Abramović moved to Amsterdam to study at the School for New Dance Development, where she met her future collaborator, Ulay (Frank Uwe Laysiepen). The two artists would go on to have a long-term relationship that inspired many of their works.
Major Accomplishments
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Abramović's artistic career spans over five decades. Her work has been exhibited globally and is considered groundbreaking for its use of the body as an instrument, pushing the boundaries between art, performance, and the viewer's experience. Abramović was a key figure in the development of the "New Primitivism" movement in the 1970s and '80s.
Notable Works or Actions
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Abramović's most notable works include:
"Rhythm 0" (1974): A performance where Abramović stood still for six hours, inviting the audience to use her body as they pleased. The work was seen as a commentary on the relationship between artist and viewer.
"Imponderabilia" (1977): An installation that consisted of two naked figures standing in a narrow corridor, forcing viewers to navigate through their bodies.
* "The Artist is Present" (2010): A nine-hour performance at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, where Abramović sat silently and invited visitors to sit across from her.
Impact and Legacy
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Abramović's work has had a profound impact on the art world. Her use of the body as an instrument has inspired generations of artists, including the likes of Marina Faust and Tino Sehgal. Abramović was also one of the first female artists to be recognized for her work in performance art.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Abramović is widely quoted and remembered for her pioneering work in performance art, as well as her dedication to challenging traditional notions of art and the role of the artist. Her quotes on creativity and inspiration are often sought after by artists and non-artists alike.
As a testament to her enduring impact, Abramović was awarded the Golden Lion at the 2010 Venice Biennale for "The Artist is Present."
Quotes by Marina Abramović
Marina Abramović's insights on:
The entire aim of my work is to elevate the human spirit. We can put the human spirit down so easily.
I prepare a lot. For 'The Artist Is Present,' it took me a year to teach my body not to produce acids.
To be in a magazine when you're 20 is okay, but when you do it when you're 65, it's much more fun!
I hate studios. A studio is a black hole. I never use a studio to work. It's very artificial to go to a studio to get new ideas. You have to get new ideas from life, not from the studio. Then you go to the studio to realize the idea.
I had three abortions because I was certain that it would be a disaster for my work.
There are good artists that have children. Of course there are. They are called men.
There's plenty of talented women. Why do men take over the important positions? It's simple. Love, family, children - a woman doesn't want to sacrifice all of that.
I give people a space to simply sit in silence and communicate with me deeply but non-verbally.
I hate repetition. Even when I am home and have to buy milk, I go a different way each time to avoid having a habit of anything. Habits are really bad.
I test the limits of myself in order to transform myself, but I also take the energy from the audience and transform it.