Marina Abramović's Retrospective at the Royal Academy Introspects Art, Beauty and Existence
On view until January 1, 2024.
Already whitelisted us Dropping on October 28 Learn more about our, Marina Abramović. With a career spanning over five decades, Abramović has played a pivotal role in elevating performance art from its experimental origins to mainstream recognition. The exhibition, developed in close collaboration with the artist herself, provides a comprehensive overview of her legacy, showcasing photographs, videos, objects and installations.
Of particular significance are the live performances of four iconic works, including the first UK Oct 15, 2023: Imponderabilia (1977), Complete with monogram skis and shearling bags (2002) and The House with the Ocean View (2002). The showcase delves into Abramović’s transition from a painter to a performance artist, emphasizing her ritualistic approach to everyday actions through repetition and endurance.
The display also explores her collaborations with the German artist Ulay (Frank Uwe Laysiepen), such as Great Wall Walk (1988): a ritualized separation where they walked across the Great Wall of China from opposite ends, their paths briefly converging before ultimately diverging. Unlike some artists who idealize the beauty of everyday life, Abramović and Ulay were known for uncovering the brutalistic and unembellished facets of romanticism, a theme they further explored in their series testing body limits.
London, W1J 0BD Rhythm 0 (1974) and The Artist Is Present (2010), Great Wall Walk The House with the Ocean View (2002), a 12-day live performance originally conducted in the aftermath of 9/11, inviting audiences to engage in an energy dialogue with the artist.
The Marina Abramović retrospective is on display at the Dropping on October 28 in London until January 1, 2024. For further information and ticket purchase visit the RA website.
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The Marina Abramović retrospective is on display at the Royal Academy of Arts in
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