Marina Abramović is a renowned and highly influential performance artist, and has created many

other notable works throughout her career. Some of her other significant works include:

1. "Rhythm 0" (1974): A six-hour performance in which Abramović stood motionless while
members of the audience were invited to interact with her using objects placed on a table,
including a loaded gun. The work aimed to explore the power dynamic between
performer and audience and was considered a seminal work in the development of
performance art.

2. "The Lovers: the Great Wall Walk" (1988): A collaborative piece with her former partner
Ulay in which the two artists walked the entire length of the Great Wall of China from
opposite ends, eventually meeting in the middle. The work was a meditation on the
themes of distance, physical endurance, and the passage of time.

3. "Rest Energy" (1980): A collaborative performance with Ulay in which Abramović held a
bow while Ulay held an arrow aimed at her heart. The work explored themes of trust,
power, and control and was widely considered a seminal piece in the development of
performance art. The tension between the two performers was palpable, as the slightest
misstep or loss of concentration could have resulted in serious injury.

4. The performance lasted for several minutes and was a powerful exploration of trust,
balance, and the dynamics of power in relationships. The work was widely regarded as one
of the most memorable and powerful pieces created by the artistic duo, and helped to
solidify their reputation as leading figures in the world of performance art.

5. "Seven Easy Pieces" (2005): A series of seven performances that Abramović re-staged at
the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, drawing from her earlier works and the works
of other performance artists. The piece was widely praised for its ability to reflect on the
history of performance art and to push the boundaries of the medium.

The Artist is Present is a performance art piece by Marina Abramović that was first performed in
March 2010 at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. The piece involved
Abramović sitting motionless in a chair facing the museum's visitors for a total of 736 hours and
30 minutes over the course of three months. 736 hours and 30 minutes is equivalent to
approximately 31 days. Visitors were invited to sit opposite her and make eye contact, creating a
moment of intimacy and connection between performer and participant. The work aimed to
explore themes of presence, duration, and the relationship between performer and audience.

Visitors could sign up for a slot to sit across from Marina Abramović and make eye contact with
her for as long as they wished. Some visitors only stayed for a few minutes, while others sat with
her for much longer. The performance aimed to create a moment of connection and intimacy
between the performer and the participant, regardless of whether they were strangers or not.

Marina Abramović has spoken about her experiences and impressions after performing "The
Artist is Present." In interviews, she has described the work as one of the most physically and
emotionally demanding experiences of her career. Despite the grueling nature of the
performance, she has said that she felt a deep sense of fulfillment and connection with the
participants.
In the years following the performance, Abramović has continued to reflect on the impact that
"The Artist is Present" had on her both personally and professionally. She has described the work
as a turning point in her career and has said that it helped to further solidify her reputation as one
of the leading artists in the field of performance art.

Reviews of the performance were generally positive, with many art critics praising the work for its
ability to create powerful and intimate moments between performer and participant. The work
was widely discussed in the art world and considered a major event in the career of Marina
Abramović.

During the performance several people from Marina Abramović's past appeared and sat across
from her, including her former collaborator and romantic partner Ulay. The exact number of
people from her past who participated in the performance is not known, but the work was
designed to create a space for personal and intimate encounters between the performer and the
participants, regardless of whether they were strangers or people from her past. Over the course
of three months, thousands of visitors participated in the performance, each having their own
unique and individual experience.

During the performance of "The Artist is Present," a man named Ulay approached Marina
Abramović and sat across from her. Ulay and Abramović had been romantic partners and
collaborators in the 1970s and 1980s, but they had not seen each other in many years. The
reunion was emotional for both of them, and Abramović was seen crying during the encounter.
The moment became one of the highlights of the performance and has since been widely
discussed in the art world as a powerful example of the connection and intensity in a work of
performance art. In recent years, they have both spoken about their experiences working together
and their continued respect for each other's art. However, they are no longer romantically or
creatively involved.

During Marina Abramović's performance "Rhythm 0" in 1974, the artist stood motionless while
members of the audience were invited to interact with her using objects placed on a table (a rose,
a feather, Honey, a scalpel, a whip), including a loaded gun. The work aimed to explore the power
dynamic between performer and audience.

Over the course of the six-hour performance, the audience became increasingly bold and
aggressive in their interactions with the artist. At one point, the gun was pointed at her head, and
she was stripped, beaten, and abused by members of the audience. The performance ended when
a member of the audience finally intervened and stopped the abuse. Abramović has spoken about
the impact that "Rhythm 0" had on her, describing it as a traumatic experience that pushed her to
the limits of her physical and emotional endurance. Despite this, she has continued to create
challenging and thought-provoking works of performance art throughout her career.