Is Marina Abramović A-List?
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No — Marina Abramović is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1970F$0.001M
Early Performance Art
Began early performance art experiments.
1976D▲$0.01M+$0.009000000000000001M
Collaboration with Ulay
Begins collaboration with Ulay, gaining underground attention.
1988C▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
The Great Wall Walk
Ends relationship with Ulay through symbolic performance.
1997B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Venice Biennale Award
Gains recognition.
2010B$2M+$1.5M
"The Artist Is Present"
MoMA performance raises global profile.
2016B$5M+$3M
Anohni Collaboration Controversy
Criticized collaboration. Impacted earnings, but minimal.
2020B$8M+$3M
Continued Art Exhibitions
Continued art installations.
2026B$10M+$2M
Legacy in Performance Art
Continues to be a influential figure in performance art.
Last updated: February 25, 2026