Marina Abramović restages 1970s performance with Adidas sneakers

Marina Abramović has recreated her 1970s performance piece Work Relation, originally created during her early career. In this new iteration, performers engage in moving rocks between piles while wearing Adidas sneakers. The performance references historical forced labor through its depiction of repetitive, meaningless tasks. This restaging occurred in July 2014, as documented by ArtReview. The incorporation of branded footwear introduces commercial elements into Abramović's typically austere performance practice. Work Relation explores themes of labor, endurance, and human interaction through simple physical actions. Abramović's decision to include Adidas products represents a departure from her usual minimalist aesthetic. The performance raises questions about artistic integrity when commercial brands intersect with conceptual art.