The public is in need of experiences that are not just voyeuristic. Our society is in a mess of losing its spiritual centre.
Marina AbramovicTalking about [Donald] Trump, there's nothing wrong with Trump. He's who he is. It's wrong with us, who let him [win]. That's what's wrong. It's not that he's going to change, but the people who think like him.
Marina AbramovicI believe stories are very important to all performances. The life story of the performer shapes their work, and the life stories of the audience alter how they receive the work, what they read into the performer.
Marina AbramovicIt's okay that we're not perfect. It's okay that we all have problems. It's okay to cry, to show emotions.
Marina AbramovicI want to die consciously, without fear, and without anger. Three things. I see my friends dying with fear and anger and it's terrible. My grandmother kept her clothes ready for 40 years for her funeral. She lived to 103! But she kept the clothes in a cupboard. As the styles changed, she changed the clothes! I think if I start now with my funeral, it's good.
Marina Abramovic