MARINA ABRAMOVIC: THE ARTIST IS PRESENT
Following one of the world’s greatest performance artists as she mounts a huge retrospective at the MoMA, MARINA ABRAMOVIC: THE ARTIST IS PRESENT manages to recreate, although mutated, the thrill of experiencing Abramovic’s works. An accessible and intimate documentary, THE ARTIST IS PRESENT is illustrative, illuminating, and mysterious. Seductive, fearless, and outrageous, Marina Abramovic has been redefining what art is for nearly forty years and now there is a comprehensive look at the impact and experience of her monumental work.
“The film goes a long way to establish the intellectual seriousness and dedication involved in her ambitious series of art stunts.”
-Liam Lacey, GLOBE AND MAIL
“A portrait of an artist whose life and work intertwine in ways even more compelling than might be imagined.”
-Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES
“Ms. Abramovic is an eloquent and passionate explicator of her art and the experiences that informed it.”
-A.O. Scott, NEW YORK TIMES
Using her own body as a vehicle, pushing herself beyond her physical and mental limits--and at times risking her life in the process--she creates performances that challenge, shock, and move us. Through her and with her, boundaries are crossed, consciousness expanded, and art as we know it is reborn. She is, quite simply, one of the most compelling artists of our time. Don’t miss this fascinating examination of Abramovic’s body of work.
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Directed by Matthew Akers. Unrated.
USA, 2012, Digital Projection, 105minutes, Color, English.