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When Marina Abramovic dies : a biography / James Westcott

by James Westcott

This biography chronicles the life and work of performance artist Marina Abramovic, from her early years in Yugoslavia and collaboration with Ulay to her later solo career. It explores her use of the body as a medium to test the boundaries of contemporary visual art.

Accession 15981 ISBN 9780262232623 Publisher MIT Press
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