Overcoming and Transformation
Each time I perform, I die a little. It's death and rebirth.
“Each time I perform, I die a little. It's death and rebirth.”
— Marina Abramovic
Marina Abramović
Serbian performance artist exploring the limits of the body, fear, and presence.
All moments: Marina Abramović
- 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.
- Presence Is Art — Marina Abramović
Presence is the most powerful art. Being here, now, fully aware. That's all that matters.
- 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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