Marina Abramović: Ritam 10, 5, 2, 4, 0 (1975)
Exhibition catalogue
Publisher: Muzej Savremene Umetnosti, Belgrade
Artist: Marina Abramović (1946)
Title: Marina Abramović: Ritam 10, 5, 2, 4, 0
Publication date: 1975
Contributors: Text by Ješa Denegri
Dimensions: 23,5 x 22,5 cm (9,25 x 8,86 in.)
Pages: Unpaginated
Languages: Serbian
Edition: First editionAbout
Exhibition catalogue documenting five of the earliest Abramović performances, from the rhytm cycle. Includes the instructions for all 5 performances and 5 full pages with b&w photos. The Rhythm Series is renowned for its bold examination of physical and psychological boundaries, making a significant impact on the development of performance art.
Rhythm Series (1973-74): Between 1973-1974, Abramović performed five pieces in which she tested the mental and physical limitations of her own body. This series of performances, called “Rhythms,” represent Abramović’s turn away from more traditional media of painting or drawing, to instead focus on the use of her own body as art.
The first performance of the Rhythm Series, Rhythm 10, is also Abramović’s first performance of her career. In Rhythm 10 Abramović adapts the Slavic knife game, called “five finger fillet” in which the player places their palm facing down on the table, then proceeds to attempt to stab a knife back and forth between their fingers at an increasing speed.
The last performance of the Rhythm Series is Rhythm 0, perhaps the most famous of the series. Abramović stood passive for six hours in front of a table with 72 objects, ranging from harmless to dangerous, which the audience was invited to use on her in any way they chose. By including potentially deadly objects to be used by the audience, the risk of death becomes palpable. When an audience member placed the loaded pistol in Abramović’s hand, and pointed it at her chest, the performance was stopped.
Marina Abramović (1946)
Marina Abramović is a Serbian performance artist renowned for her pioneering work in the field of performance art. Born on November 30, 1946, Abramović's career spans over five decades, during which she has pushed the boundaries of art and the human body. Her performances often involve physical endurance and intense emotional experiences, exploring themes of pain, vulnerability, and the relationship between artist and audience.
Condition:Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity). Signs of age and wear.
Provenance: Muzej Savremene Umetnosti, Belgrade. Acquired from a private collection in Portugal. Ownership: Monginho Collection
Exhibition catalogue
Publisher: Muzej Savremene Umetnosti, Belgrade
Artist: Marina Abramović (1946)
Title: Marina Abramović: Ritam 10, 5, 2, 4, 0
Publication date: 1975
Contributors: Text by Ješa Denegri
Dimensions: 23,5 x 22,5 cm (9,25 x 8,86 in.)
Pages: Unpaginated
Languages: Serbian
Edition: First editionAbout
Exhibition catalogue documenting five of the earliest Abramović performances, from the rhytm cycle. Includes the instructions for all 5 performances and 5 full pages with b&w photos. The Rhythm Series is renowned for its bold examination of physical and psychological boundaries, making a significant impact on the development of performance art.
Rhythm Series (1973-74): Between 1973-1974, Abramović performed five pieces in which she tested the mental and physical limitations of her own body. This series of performances, called “Rhythms,” represent Abramović’s turn away from more traditional media of painting or drawing, to instead focus on the use of her own body as art.
The first performance of the Rhythm Series, Rhythm 10, is also Abramović’s first performance of her career. In Rhythm 10 Abramović adapts the Slavic knife game, called “five finger fillet” in which the player places their palm facing down on the table, then proceeds to attempt to stab a knife back and forth between their fingers at an increasing speed.
The last performance of the Rhythm Series is Rhythm 0, perhaps the most famous of the series. Abramović stood passive for six hours in front of a table with 72 objects, ranging from harmless to dangerous, which the audience was invited to use on her in any way they chose. By including potentially deadly objects to be used by the audience, the risk of death becomes palpable. When an audience member placed the loaded pistol in Abramović’s hand, and pointed it at her chest, the performance was stopped.
Marina Abramović (1946)
Marina Abramović is a Serbian performance artist renowned for her pioneering work in the field of performance art. Born on November 30, 1946, Abramović's career spans over five decades, during which she has pushed the boundaries of art and the human body. Her performances often involve physical endurance and intense emotional experiences, exploring themes of pain, vulnerability, and the relationship between artist and audience.
Condition:Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity). Signs of age and wear.
Provenance: Muzej Savremene Umetnosti, Belgrade. Acquired from a private collection in Portugal. Ownership: Monginho Collection
Exhibition catalogue
Publisher: Muzej Savremene Umetnosti, Belgrade
Artist: Marina Abramović (1946)
Title: Marina Abramović: Ritam 10, 5, 2, 4, 0
Publication date: 1975
Contributors: Text by Ješa Denegri
Dimensions: 23,5 x 22,5 cm (9,25 x 8,86 in.)
Pages: Unpaginated
Languages: Serbian
Edition: First editionAbout
Exhibition catalogue documenting five of the earliest Abramović performances, from the rhytm cycle. Includes the instructions for all 5 performances and 5 full pages with b&w photos. The Rhythm Series is renowned for its bold examination of physical and psychological boundaries, making a significant impact on the development of performance art.
Rhythm Series (1973-74): Between 1973-1974, Abramović performed five pieces in which she tested the mental and physical limitations of her own body. This series of performances, called “Rhythms,” represent Abramović’s turn away from more traditional media of painting or drawing, to instead focus on the use of her own body as art.
The first performance of the Rhythm Series, Rhythm 10, is also Abramović’s first performance of her career. In Rhythm 10 Abramović adapts the Slavic knife game, called “five finger fillet” in which the player places their palm facing down on the table, then proceeds to attempt to stab a knife back and forth between their fingers at an increasing speed.
The last performance of the Rhythm Series is Rhythm 0, perhaps the most famous of the series. Abramović stood passive for six hours in front of a table with 72 objects, ranging from harmless to dangerous, which the audience was invited to use on her in any way they chose. By including potentially deadly objects to be used by the audience, the risk of death becomes palpable. When an audience member placed the loaded pistol in Abramović’s hand, and pointed it at her chest, the performance was stopped.
Marina Abramović (1946)
Marina Abramović is a Serbian performance artist renowned for her pioneering work in the field of performance art. Born on November 30, 1946, Abramović's career spans over five decades, during which she has pushed the boundaries of art and the human body. Her performances often involve physical endurance and intense emotional experiences, exploring themes of pain, vulnerability, and the relationship between artist and audience.
Condition:Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity). Signs of age and wear.
Provenance: Muzej Savremene Umetnosti, Belgrade. Acquired from a private collection in Portugal. Ownership: Monginho Collection