The evolution of Marina Abramović's later works, such as "The Artist Is Present," which explored human connection through a lens of presence rather than passivity. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more

The setup for Rhythm 0 was deceptively simple. Abramović stood still in a room, placing 72 objects on a table next to her. A sign informed the audience that she was an object and they could use any of the items on her as they pleased for six hours. She took full responsibility for anything that happened during that time.

The psychological theories of deindividuation and the bystander effect. The role of the "passive observer" in performance art.

Image: Close-up — her face, tear-streaked, immobile. Text: She later said: