“There are 72 objects on the table that one can use on me as desired. Performance. I am the object. During this period I take full responsibility. Duration: 6 hours (8 pm – 2 am).”
The performance began with relatively benign interactions, as members of the audience offered her roses or used the feathers. However, as the hours progressed and it became clear that Abramović would remain passive and offer no resistance, the atmosphere in the gallery shifted significantly.
The Ultimate Test of Human Nature: Understanding Marina Abramović’s Rhythm 0 marina abramovic rhythm 0 performance video full
As you watch the (excerpt version), pay attention to these specific moments:
A: She was cut, bruised, and traumatized, and a streak of her hair turned white from the stress of the experience. However, she suffered no permanent physical disability. The psychological impact, she has said, lasted far longer. “There are 72 objects on the table that
If you watch the archival footage or the documented progression of the piece, you witness a terrifying transformation of human behavior.
In 1974, a young Yugoslavian artist named Marina Abramović walked into Studio Morra in Naples, Italy. She brought 72 objects and a simple premise: for six hours, she would remain completely passive. The audience could use any of the items on her body in any way they chose. During this period I take full responsibility
Scissors, a knife, a razor blade, a hammer, a loaded gun. The Performance: From Gentle to Sadistic