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My work is immaterial. It's not painting, it's not sculpture, it's emotions. I'm giving you something to experience yourself.

Marina Abramovic

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Marina Abramovic
Age: 77
Born: 1946
Born: November 30
Artist
Film Director
Film Producer
Performance Artist
Performing Artist
Photographer
Photojournalist
Scenographer
Sculptor
Sound Artist
Belgrade
Serbia
Marina Abramovic
Marina Abramoviæ
Marina Abramovicz
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Something
Immaterial
Sculpture
Emotions
Painting
Emotion
Experience
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