Presence Is Art
Presence is the most powerful art. Being here, now, fully aware. That's all that matters.
“Presence is the most powerful art. Being here, now, fully aware. That's all that matters.”
— Marina Abramovic
Marina Abramović
Serbian performance artist exploring the limits of the body, fear, and presence.
All moments: Marina Abramović
- Overcoming and Transformation — Marina Abramović
Each time I perform, I die a little. It's death and rebirth.
- Confronting Pain and Fear — Marina Abramović
I use my body as canvas to reveal the truth of pain. It's not for the faint of heart, but it's truth.
- Doing the Work You Fear Most — Marina Abramović
I will always do the work I'm afraid of. If you only do the things you like, you never change.
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