Marina Abramovic (Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series) - Softcover

Biesenbach, Klaus; Iles, Chrissie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0714848026 ISBN 13: 9780714848020

Publisher: Phaidon Press, 2008

Synopsis

Since the beginning of her career in Belgrade during the early 1970s, Marina Abramovic has pioneered the use of performance as a visual art form. This monograph offers a fresh take on an artist whose work is key to the latest developments in contemporary art.

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Review:

On the Contemporary Artists Series

"The boldest, best executed, and most far-reaching publishing project devoted to contemporary art. These books will revolutionize the way contemporary art is presented and written about."―Artforum

"The combination of intelligent analysis, personal insight, useful facts and plentiful pictures is a superb format invaluable for specialists but also interesting for casual readers, it makes these books a must for the library of anyone who cares about contemporary art."―Time Out

"A unique series of informative monographs on individual artists."―The Sunday Times

"Gives the reader the impression of a personal encounter with the artists. Apart from the writing which is lucid and illuminating, it is undoubtedly the wealth of lavish illustrations which makes looking at these books a satisfying entertainment."―The Art Book

Synopsis:

Marina Abramovic is a widely revered artist whose courageous performance works have revolutionized visual arts. A pivotal figure for several generations, Abramovic has been enthusiastically embraced by the newest crop of artists, critics and art historians. Her iconic endurance works have featured prominently in virtually every comprehensive survey of performance art. With a career that spans more than thirty years, Abramovic continues to produce groundbreaking new work, including the acclaimed seven-day performance "Seven Easy Pieces" at the Guggenheim in 2006. As the first book in more than a decade to look at her challenging work in its entirety, this monograph will offer a fresh take on an artist whose work is key to the latest developments in contemporary art.

About this edition

• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0714848026
• ISBN 13: 9780714848020
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160