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Being an artist is not easy - I have always said that to the students I have taught over the years. It's a huge sacrifice.
Marina Abramovic
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Marina Abramovic
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: November 30
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Performance Artist
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Belgrade
Serbia
Marina Abramovic
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