Marina Abramović on living each day as if it were the last
In an interview for illycaffè, partner of her major retrospective at Palazzo Strozzi, Marina Abramović (b. 1946) discusses her concept of excellence, stating that when you think you have learned something, you realize you haven't even begun. She answers short, precise questions about her deep passion for her work and her relentless effort to give herself entirely to the audience. The clip also shows new cups designed by Abramović for the Barcolana 50 in Trieste, a project recently targeted by censorship attempts that sparked a broad discussion on artistic freedom in the contemporary world.
Key facts
- Marina Abramović was born in 1946.
- The interview was produced for illycaffè.
- illycaffè is a partner of Abramović's retrospective at Palazzo Strozzi.
- Abramović designed new cups for Barcolana 50 in Trieste.
- The cup design project faced censorship attempts.
- The censorship sparked discussion on artistic freedom.
- Abramović emphasizes the continuous nature of learning.
- The interview focuses on her passion for work and dedication to the audience.
Entities
Artists
- Marina Abramović
Institutions
- illycaffè
- Palazzo Strozzi
- Artribune
Locations
- Trieste
- Italy