Walk Through Walls
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Walk Through Walls
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Walk Through Walls
Walk Through Walls by Marina Abramovic invites readers into the electrifying and unparalleled world of performance art through the compelling narrative of the author's life. This extraordinary memoir spans five decades of Abramovic's illustrious career, providing an intimate and profound exploration of her journey from a young girl in communist ex-Yugoslavia to becoming one of the most influential artists of our time.
Abramovic's story begins in the restrictive environment of her childhood, where she faced the challenges of growing up in a tumultuous political landscape. From there, the memoir guides readers through her time as an art student in Belgrade during the 1970s. It is in this period that Abramovic's artistic vision began to take shape, setting the stage for her groundbreaking work.
The narrative also delves deep into her intense and passionate relationship with the West German performance artist Ulay, who was not only her lover but her significant collaborator for twelve years. Their partnership produced some of the most iconic and daring performance pieces in the history of art, challenging both personal and societal boundaries.
Best known for her revolutionary performances like The Artist is Present and 512 Hours, Abramovic pushes the limits of physical and mental endurance, creating art that resonates deeply with audiences worldwide. Through her vivid and candid storytelling, readers gain rare insight into the philosophy and motivation behind her work, learning what it truly means to be a performance artist.
Walk Through Walls is not just a memoir; it is an inspiring testament to the power of art and the human spirit. Marina Abramovic's life story is as compelling and avant-garde as her art, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in contemporary art, personal perseverance, and the courage to break barriers.
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Walk Through Walls by Marina Abramovic has been praised as her bravest work yet, with reviews calling it rawly intimate, weirdly mesmeric, emotionally raw, and gripping. It's described as an honest and profound look into her mind, with a narrative that's moving, shocking, and coruscatingly honest. The book is noted for its candid sharing of personal struggles and artistic discoveries, presenting a uniquely intense and affecting memoir.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241974520
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 September 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 330g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Marina Abramovic is a Serbian performance artist based in New York. Her work explores the relationship between performer and audience, the limits of the body, and the possibilities of the mind. Active for over five decades, Abramovic has been described as the 'grandmother of performance art'.
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