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In 'Seven Easy Pieces,' Marina Abramovic reenacts five significant performance works by her peers from the 1960s and 70s, along with two of her own pieces. This project took place over seven consecutive days, from November 9 to 15, 2005, at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, with each performance lasting seven hours. Abramovic treats these works as if they were musical scores, emphasizing the difficulties in documenting ephemeral art forms.
The documentary addresses the lack of existing documentation from this crucial period in performance art, often depending on witness testimonies and partial photographs. By revisiting these influential pieces, 'Seven Easy Pieces' looks at the possibilities for preserving and representing performance art, which is inherently transient and elusive.
Why Watch
- •See Marina Abramovic's unique interpretations of classic performances.
- •Find out about the challenges of documenting performance art.
- •Meet influential artists from the 1960s and 70s.
Did You Know
•The performances occurred over seven days from November 9 to 15, 2005.
•Each performance lasted seven hours at the Guggenheim Museum.
•The documentary features five works by Abramovic's peers and two of her own.
Perfect For
Performance art enthusiastsMarina Abramovic fansContemporary art students