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black and white photograph // Marina Abramovi?’s Portrait with Falcon (2010) captures the artist in a striking black-and-white composition that merges intensity with poise. The photograph shows Abramovi? holding a falcon, a creature symbolic of vision, power, and freedom, while she gazes directly at the viewer with a steady, unwavering expression. Dressed in a simple, formal shirt with her dark hair braided, Abramovi?’s minimal attire contrasts with the falcon’s intricate feathers, emphasizing both her restrained presence and the wild essence of the bird. This image reflects themes of control, strength, and Abramovi?'s characteristic engagement with animals to explore human connection, endurance, and spiritual symbolism.
Portrait with Falcon, 2010
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black and white photograph // Marina Abramovi?’s Portrait with Falcon (2010) captures the artist in a striking black-and-white composition that merges intensity with poise. The photograph shows Abramovi? holding a falcon, a creature symbolic of vision, power, and freedom, while she gazes directly at the viewer with a steady, unwavering expression. Dressed in a simple, formal shirt with her dark hair braided, Abramovi?’s minimal attire contrasts with the falcon’s intricate feathers, emphasizing both her restrained presence and the wild essence of the bird. This image reflects themes of control, strength, and Abramovi?'s characteristic engagement with animals to explore human connection, endurance, and spiritual symbolism.
What is Happening?
A Happening is a term used to describe artistic and theatrical events held by artists in the 1950s and 60s. These events were typically staged in gallery installations or planned environments and often involved audience participation, along with elements like lighting, sounds, and slide projections. Happenings were a precursor to performance art, which later included the active participation of the artists themselves.