Ulay

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Ulay (b. 1943 Germany, d. 2020 Slovenia) was a pioneering German artist known for his influential work in performance art and photography. He is best known for his collaborative performances with Marina Abramovic, where they explored the boundaries of human endurance, intimacy, and the relationship between artist and audience.

« [A Polaroid camera] is like a delayed mirror. You take a picture, you wait three minutes and look again and again: is it me? »
Ulay

Unhurt

Limited Edition Print - Mixed Media

EUR 22,000

Ulay's solo work often focused on themes of identity, the body, and the role of the artist in society. His polaroid photographyand performative pieces challenged conventional notions of self and other, emphasizing the fluidity and transience of identity.

« I didn’t care about the light conditions or formal aspects. I was never busy with the truth; I was always busy with reality. It is a big difference»
Ulay

Ulay's innovative approach to art has left a lasting impact on contemporary performance and conceptual art, with his works being exhibited in major museums worldwide, including the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Germany / male artist / Body Art / Performance art

ARTWORKS BY Ulay

Ulay

Unhurt, 2015

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 22,000

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What is Performance Art?

Performance Art is a genre of fine art that is traditionally interdisciplinary, involving various art forms. It can be scripted or unscripted, random or carefully orchestrated, spontaneous, or meticulously planned, with or without audience participation. Performance Art can be presented live or through media, with the artist either present or absent. It typically involves four basic elements: space, the performer’s body or presence through a medium, time, and the relationship between performer and audience. The artwork consists of actions performed by an individual or group in a specific time and space.

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