512 Hours (2014), 2021

C-print on hahnemuhle museum etching paper. - Hand signed and numbered by the artist. // Marina Abramovi?’s '512 Hours (2014)' is a C-print that captures the iconic performance artist during her groundbreaking durational performance of the same name, which took place in 2014 at the Serpentine Gallery in London. The photograph, printed in 2021, features Abramovi? holding a clapperboard inscribed with details about the performance, which lasted for 512 hours over several weeks. In the image, Abramovi? faces the viewer directly, her expression calm and focused, characteristic of her deep engagement with performance as a medium to explore endurance, presence, and human connection.The minimalist aesthetic, with Abramovi? dressed in black against a white background, places emphasis on the act of documentation itself, merging the worlds of film, performance, and photography. The clapperboard introduces a cinematic element to the piece, highlighting the performative nature of the work and underscoring the artist's mastery of time-based art. As a signature part of her artistic legacy, this print serves as a visual reminder of Abramovi?'s commitment to pushing the boundaries of both physical and emotional experience through art. Show Less