Marina Abramovic: Dutch edition

The Marina Abramović exhibition at the Royal Academy is accompanied by a catalog that includes re-performances of her best-known and most radical pieces, as well as new and recent work. An augmented-reality app for iOS and Android enables readers to watch films of Abramović's original performances while reading the book. The catalog is an essential purchase for all followers of Abramović's extraordinary 55-year career, and it brings expert voices into the debate that her groundbreaking art engenders.

Format: Hardback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 08 January 2024
Publisher: Royal Academy of Arts

Accompanying catalogue for the Marina Abramović exhibition at the Royal Academy from 23 September – 4 January 2024. The exhibition travels to the Stedlijk in March 2024. Over the past half century,Marina Abramović́ has earned worldwide acclaim as a pioneer of performance art. This handsome new book records the first UK exhibition to include works from her entire career. Re-performances of some of her best-known and most radical pieces appear alongside new and recent work. An augmented-reality app for iOS and Android enables readers to watch films of Abramović́s original performances while reading the book. An essential purchase for all followers of Abramovićs extraordinary 55-year career,this important publication brings expert voices into the debate that her groundbreaking art engenders. How far should an artist push herself in pursuit of her work? What role does the audience play in creating a performance? How can performance art outlive the moment in which it takes place? Text in Dutch.
Accompanying Catalogue for the Marina Abramović Exhibition at the Royal Academy

From September 23 to January 4, 2024, the Royal Academy will host an exhibition featuring the works of renowned performance artist Marina Abramović. This comprehensive catalogue documents the first UK exhibition to showcase a comprehensive selection of Abramović's artistic career. The exhibition will then travel to the Stedlijk in March 2024.

Over the past half-century, Marina Abramović has achieved global recognition as a trailblazer in the field of performance art. This elegant new publication chronicles the first UK exhibition to encompass a comprehensive range of Abramović's artistic output. Re-performances of some of her most iconic and groundbreaking works will be showcased alongside new and recent creations. An augmented-reality app designed for iOS and Android devices allows readers to simultaneously view films of Abramović's original performances while engaging with the book.

For all enthusiasts of Abramović's remarkable 55-year career, this essential publication serves as a valuable resource, introducing expert perspectives into the ongoing debate surrounding her groundbreaking art. It explores the boundaries that artists should embrace in their pursuit of artistic expression, the role of the audience in shaping a performance, and the enduring legacy of performance art beyond the fleeting moment of its execution.

The catalogue features essays by renowned art historians, curators, and critics, providing in-depth insights into Abramović's artistic journey and the significance of her work in contemporary art. It also includes comprehensive illustrations, photographs, and floor plans, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in the exhibition's immersive and transformative experience.

In conclusion, the accompanying catalogue for the Marina Abramović exhibition at the Royal Academy is a must-have for all followers of this extraordinary artist. It offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of Abramović's career, showcasing her groundbreaking contributions to the field of performance art. Through its innovative augmented-reality technology and expert commentary, the catalogue provides a unique and engaging way to appreciate and understand Abramović's artistic vision.

Weight: 1638g
Dimension: 290 x 220 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915815019