About
Marina Abramović is a Serbian conceptual and performance artist known for her groundbreaking and often provocative works. Her art explores the limits of the body, the relationship between performer and audience, and the possibilities of the mind. Abramović has been active for over four decades and is often referred to as the "grandmother of performance art." She is known for confronting pain, blood, and the physical limits of the human body in her performances.
Career Timeline
Early Performance Art
Began early performance art experiments.
Collaboration with Ulay
Begins collaboration with Ulay, gaining underground attention.
The Great Wall Walk
Ends relationship with Ulay through symbolic performance.
Venice Biennale Award
Gains recognition.
"The Artist Is Present"
MoMA performance raises global profile.
Anohni Collaboration Controversy
Criticized collaboration. Impacted earnings, but minimal.
Continued Art Exhibitions
Continued art installations.
Legacy in Performance Art
Continues to be a influential figure in performance art.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026