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    1. Marina Abramovic: the Artist Is Present sfmoma: In this Open Space post, Tess Thackara takes on the documentary film, Marina Abramovic: The Artist is Present. Excerpt: What most interest me are the motivating forces in this potent exchange between performer and audience. What compels viewers to sleep overnight on the street for their chance to take away something profound from this experience? The piece provides a window into the human need for confrontation, connection, love, and spectacle. And it’s hard not to parse the artist’s motivations, since this must have fuelled her ability to complete the work. Read the full article here. Marina Abramovic: the Artist Is Present sfmoma: In this Open Space post, Tess Thackara takes on the documentary film, Marina Abramovic: The Artist is Present. Excerpt: What most interest me are the motivating forces in this potent exchange between performer and audience. What compels viewers to sleep overnight on the street for their chance to take away something profound from this experience? The piece provides a window into the human need for confrontation, connection, love, and spectacle. And it’s hard not to parse the artist’s motivations, since this must have fuelled her ability to complete the work. Read the full article here.

      July 30, 2012

      Marina Abramovic: the Artist Is Present

      sfmoma:

      In this Open Space post, Tess Thackara takes on the documentary film, Marina Abramovic: The Artist is Present.

      Excerpt:

      What most interest me are the motivating forces in this potent exchange between performer and audience. What compels viewers to sleep overnight on the street for their chance to take away something profound from this experience? The piece provides a window into the human need for confrontation, connection, love, and spectacle. And it’s hard not to parse the artist’s motivations, since this must have fuelled her ability to complete the work.

      Read the full article here.

      Tags: marina abramovic, artists,

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      I sat down with this woman, and proceeded to breakdown and cry. This was before I had any idea what it was about.
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      Good introduction to probing into...mechanics and motivation behind the piece. What do you...
    22. mydesignartlife said: I saw her show in NYC & it was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had!