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Marina Abramović: ‘I think about dying every day’

Marina Abramović: ‘I think about dying every day’

Twice in my life, I have walked into a performance by Marina Abramović, both times entirely by accident. Both are memories I’ll never forget. One thing I remember vividly is how completely ageless she appeared. Turns out, though, that she does have an age. In light of her 75th birthday, she reflects on life and death. Favourite quote: «If you have a gift, you have to handle it carefully. The gift isn’t given to you personally, it’s given to you to give to society.» Read on


From Weekly Filet #364, in October 2021.

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