From Milan, where the exhibition of her works has been extended due to its enormous success, to Russia where events in her honor are multiplying, the popularity of artist Marina Abramović continues to soar.
Born in Belgrade, Serbia in 1946, Abramović is a world-renowned performance artist known for her thought-provoking and often controversial works. Her career spans over four decades and has left a lasting impact on the art world.
The exhibition “The Cleaner” at the Palazzo Strozzi in Milan, which was originally scheduled to close in January, has been extended until March 10th due to high demand. The exhibition features over 100 works from Abramović’s career, including some of her most iconic performances such as “Rhythm 0” and “The Artist is Present.” Visitors have been lining up for hours to experience her powerful and immersive installations.
But the success of Abramović’s exhibition in Milan is not limited to just the Palazzo Strozzi. Other museums and galleries in the city have also dedicated spaces to her works, creating a sort of “Abramović trail” for visitors to follow. This includes the Gallerie d’Italia, which is showcasing her “Seven Easy Pieces” performance series, and the Fondazione Prada, which is displaying her video and sound installations.
The overwhelming response to Abramović’s exhibition in Milan has caught the attention of the art world, with many praising her for pushing the boundaries of performance art and challenging societal norms. The New York Times hailed the exhibition as “a testament to the power of art to provoke and transform.”
But it’s not just in Milan where Abramović’s popularity is evident. In Russia, a country where performance art is not as widely recognized, there has been a recent surge of events and exhibitions dedicated to the artist. In November 2018, the autorimessa Museum of Contemporary Art in Moscow held a retrospective of Abramović’s works, which attracted over 100,000 visitors. The museum also hosted a series of performances by the artist herself, including a reenactment of her famous “The Artist is Present” piece.
The popularity of Abramović in Russia is a testament to the universal appeal of her works and the impact they have on people from all walks of life. Despite language and cultural barriers, her performances have the ability to connect with audiences on a deeper level.
This growing interest in Abramović’s works in both Milan and Russia is a testament to her enduring legacy as an artist. Her thought-provoking and boundary-pushing performances continue to inspire and challenge viewers, sparking important conversations about art and society.
As her exhibition in Milan comes to an end and her popularity in Russia continues to grow, it’s clear that Marina Abramović’s impact on the art world is far from over. Her works will continue to captivate and inspire audiences for years to come, solidifying her place as one of the most influential performance artists of our time.
