2.22a Studies In Cruciform 2.22a
As promised, some Performance Art:
(Maybe not entertaining, but educational I hope.)
Marina Abramovic
The Serbian Artiste is called the
'Godmother of Performance Art' with reason.
Among her pieces (MOMA), she sat at a table facing
any spectator willing to sit opposite and try to out-stare her.
They were limited to one minute.
She sat unmoving - no bathroom breaks - for 750 hours.
Another is the famous nude man and woman
in museum doorway (patrons have to squeeze through).
Another inviting spectators to use any
of several items (including a pistol)
in any way they chose against her body.
Here someone whips her with long-stemmed roses.
Another favorite is when she cuts a star in her abdomen
lies down on ice for a few hours
then proceeds to whip herself bloody.
(She has been known to lose consciousness.)
Tune in tomorrow for the good stuff.