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Marina Abramovic

Marina Abramovic: “The entire aim of my work is to elevate the human spirit”

August 20, 2026 · Performance artist

Marina, what is the role of the body in your work?

The body is the starting point and the end point. Everything I do is about being present in the body, in the moment, with an audience. The entire aim of my work is to elevate the human spirit.

How do you prepare for a performance?

I train like an athlete. I fast, I drink water, I meditate. The body has to be clean and ready to hold the space for whatever the performance demands.