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Most artists create foundations where they put their own work. Here I'm not putting my own work. I'm just creating the chambers.

Marina Abramovic

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Marina Abramovic
Age: 77
Born: 1946
Born: November 30
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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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