Marina Abramović's Intimate Talk at Palazzo Strozzi
Marina Abramović held a sold-out lecture at Florence's Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, in conversation with curator Arturo Galansino, coinciding with her retrospective 'The Cleaner' at Palazzo Strozzi. The event featured a participatory exercise where the audience embraced for three minutes, reflecting her 'Abramović method.' She discussed her early years with Ulay, the Barcolana controversy, and her belief that art cannot change the world but can transform individuals. She also mentioned a future theatrical project with Willem Dafoe in 2020. The talk was marked by humor and intimacy, with Abramović emphasizing self-awareness and connection.
Key facts
- Marina Abramović spoke at Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino on September 2018.
- The talk was part of her retrospective 'The Cleaner' at Palazzo Strozzi.
- She was in conversation with curator Arturo Galansino.
- The event was sold out shortly after announcement.
- She led a three-minute audience embrace exercise.
- She referenced her Barcolana manifesto controversy.
- She mentioned a 2020 theatrical project with Willem Dafoe.
- She stated 'if you can’t count rice, you can’t make your life either.'
Entities
Artists
- Marina Abramović
- Ulay
- Willem Dafoe
- Jeff Koons
Institutions
- Palazzo Strozzi
- Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
- MoMA
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- Trieste