Performance Art (1)
I am never sure what to think of performance art (PA). Yet I have been fascinated ever since I first read about Marina Abramovic's (MA) work.
I am never sure if PA is not simply self-indulgent.
Or stupid. Or - worse - irresponsible, to the point of relying on the public to save you as MA did in Rhythm 0 and Lips of Thomas. Impressive still...
Night Crossing is above doubt for me, as are Imponderabilia, Role Exchance, Freeing the Memory.
Freeing the Body is really my cup of tea. I have innocently done the same thing a few times over. See my The Voyeur, for example.
Modern art is so hard to judge. Elements such as the intention and the integrity of the artist come into play. Hardly of relevance in Vermeer's day, but paramount when judging MA or Tracy Emin or Damian Hirst.
Fascinating, isn't it?
I am never sure if PA is not simply self-indulgent.
Or stupid. Or - worse - irresponsible, to the point of relying on the public to save you as MA did in Rhythm 0 and Lips of Thomas. Impressive still...
Night Crossing is above doubt for me, as are Imponderabilia, Role Exchance, Freeing the Memory.
Freeing the Body is really my cup of tea. I have innocently done the same thing a few times over. See my The Voyeur, for example.
Modern art is so hard to judge. Elements such as the intention and the integrity of the artist come into play. Hardly of relevance in Vermeer's day, but paramount when judging MA or Tracy Emin or Damian Hirst.
Fascinating, isn't it?
Labels: Marina Abramovic, performance art
posted by Vanna Vechian | 3:56 PM
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