To understand the , you must first understand the rules. Abramović placed 72 objects on a white table. They ranged from benign (a feather, a rose, a glass of water) to pleasurable (a jar of honey, perfume) to violent (a scalpel, scissors, a saw) to lethal (a loaded pistol with a single bullet).
The objects were categorized into items meant for pleasure and items that could be used to inflict pain or control, including various sharp tools and instruments of force.
This is where the video becomes difficult to watch. People strip her clothes off using the scissors. They scratch her with thorns. She is lifted onto the table. Someone positions the loaded pistol in her hand, pointing it at her own head. A fight breaks out in the background—one audience member tries to stop the madness, but the majority insists on continuing.
The Unforgettable Tension of Marina Abramović’s Rhythm 0 : Why We Are Still Obsessed with the Full Performance
: Abramović stood still while a sign informed the audience: "I am the object. During this period I take full responsibility".
To understand the , you must first understand the rules. Abramović placed 72 objects on a white table. They ranged from benign (a feather, a rose, a glass of water) to pleasurable (a jar of honey, perfume) to violent (a scalpel, scissors, a saw) to lethal (a loaded pistol with a single bullet).
The objects were categorized into items meant for pleasure and items that could be used to inflict pain or control, including various sharp tools and instruments of force.
This is where the video becomes difficult to watch. People strip her clothes off using the scissors. They scratch her with thorns. She is lifted onto the table. Someone positions the loaded pistol in her hand, pointing it at her own head. A fight breaks out in the background—one audience member tries to stop the madness, but the majority insists on continuing.
The Unforgettable Tension of Marina Abramović’s Rhythm 0 : Why We Are Still Obsessed with the Full Performance
: Abramović stood still while a sign informed the audience: "I am the object. During this period I take full responsibility".