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I think if people raise their consciousness and find a purpose, everybody will be helped.

Marina Abramovic

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Marina Abramovic
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: November 30
Artist
Film Director
Film Producer
Performance Artist
Performing Artist
Photographer
Photojournalist
Scenographer
Sculptor
Sound Artist
Belgrade
Serbia
Marina Abramovic
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