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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

'Marina Abramovic's Provocative Art Exhibition'

'I squeezed through naked people to get into an exhibition - it felt so naughty'

The Royal Academy of Arts hosts an exhibition featuring Marina Abramovic, a Serbian performance artist known for her daring work. The show includes live nude performances, raising initial questions about its intent.

Before the main performance, 'Imponderabilia,' visitors explore rooms filled with photos and videos of Abramovic's past provocative works.

'Imponderabilia' involves squeezing between two naked individuals in a narrow doorway, evoking curiosity and nervousness. Participants choose whom to face and often exit with playful grins.

Beyond nudity, Abramovic's art delves into profound themes: violence, sex, and death. Notable works include 'Rhythm 0,' where participants interacted with Abramovic using knives and even a loaded gun.

Sexuality is a recurring theme, showcased in performances like 'Nude with Skeleton' and 'Luminosity.' Videos depict Abramovic passionately kissing her artistic partner, Ulay.

Death is represented in 'Balkan Baroque,' with Abramovic sitting on a pile of bloodied bones, dedicated to war victims in Yugoslavia, her homeland.

Her art also explores love, relationships, and expression, often in collaborations with Ulay. Visitors are encouraged to explore this unique exhibition for its thought-provoking and powerful collection of art. The exhibition runs until January 1, 2024.

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