C-print on hahnemuhle museum etching paper.
- Hand signed and numbered by the artist.
Marina Abramovic’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 Abramovic holding a clapperboard inscribed with details about the performance, which lasted for 512 hours over several weeks. In the image, Abramovic 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 Abramovic 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 Abramovic's commitment to pushing the boundaries of both physical and emotional experience through art.
Marina Abramovic (Serbia, 1946) is a groundbreaking performance artist exploring endurance, body limits, and audience interaction. Her works, such as The Artist Is Present, challenge physical and emotional boundaries, often involving long durations. Known as the 'grandmother of performance art,' Abramovic has shaped the medium's evolution globally.
C-PrintA C-type print, also known as a chromogenic print, is a photographic print made from a color negative or slide. The print is created on chromogenic paper, which contains three emulsion layers, each sensitized to a different primary color. After exposure, the paper is processed in a series of chemical baths, where each layer reacts to the chemicals to produce the final image. C-type prints are known for their rich color depth and are widely used in fine art and commercial photography.
C-print on hahnemuhle museum etching paper.
- Hand signed and numbered by the artist.
Marina Abramovic’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 Abramovic holding a clapperboard inscribed with details about the performance, which lasted for 512 hours over several weeks. In the image, Abramovic 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 Abramovic 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 Abramovic's commitment to pushing the boundaries of both physical and emotional experience through art.
Marina Abramovic (Serbia, 1946) is a groundbreaking performance artist exploring endurance, body limits, and audience interaction. Her works, such as The Artist Is Present, challenge physical and emotional boundaries, often involving long durations. Known as the 'grandmother of performance art,' Abramovic has shaped the medium's evolution globally.
The world doesn't need an artist who shows reality as it is.
- Marina Abramovic
Marina Abramovic (b. 1946 Serbia) is a pioneering performance artist whose work explores the limits of the body and the mind. Known as the "grandmother of Performance Art," Abramovic uses her own body as a medium to test endurance, pain, and the psychology of the self. Her works often involve audience interaction, transforming the viewers into participants. Themes of presence, vulnerability, and the relationship between artist and audience are central to her practice. Influenced by early Conceptual Artand Minimalism, she has created some of the most iconic performances of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, such as "The Artist is Present" at the Museum of Modern Art in 2010. Abramovic’s work pushes boundaries, challenging both her own physical limits and those of the art world. (Artist website)
Sometimes referred to as Conceptualism, this is an art form where the idea(s) or concept(s) behind the work take precedence over material concerns and traditional aesthetics. Many conceptual artworks can be created by anyone simply by following written instructions. The concept or idea is the most essential aspect of the artwork.