The [Marina Abramovic Institute] was launched last year, and designed by none other than OMA, under the direction of partners Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas. The architects are poised to explore programming for the center and produce mock-ups--depending on Kickstarter results. The funding Abramovic is after is to cover this "first phase" work on the project. — Co.Design
Performance artist Marina Abramovic is the latest established artist seeking funding for large-scale projects using Kickstarter, the democratic fundraising platform. The Marina Abramovic Institute, to be located in Hudson, New York, will use the funds from Kickstarter backers for its first-phase of development and programming. Abramovic's "long durational works," such as her 2010 residency at MoMA, are in line with her rationale for using Kickstarter:
"By inviting the broader public to contribute to our early development, Kickstarter helps to affirm and build the engaged community necessary for sustaining MAI into the future. With your contribution, you become a founder of the institute not only financially, but also conceptually, by partaking in the very experiences we hope to create."
And from the Kickstarter FAQ, in response to "Why did Marina choose to work with OMA?"
"MAI is a new type of multidisciplinary center that requires an innovative design to fulfill its function. Abramovic deeply respects Rem Koolhaas’ approach to architecture and, based on his previous works, she knew OMA would be able to translate this unique project into a physical space."
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>>>from the naked door "Imponderabilia" to the well-dressed museum?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgeF7tOks4s
I heard Marina on Science Friday this week. She's whackadoo.
Meaning, seduced by notions of scientific inquiry but only to pursue anti-science inquiries. She's using science to dress up and legitimize an artistic exploration. But when she's challenged to *actually* be scientifically critical of her own work she reuses to listen.
Lots of similarities to this discussion and this one.
She is a great and an extremely sensitive artist. Her artistic life could be compared with Nam June Pike’s one. She has presented a very shaking performance of “Seven Easy Pieces” in 2007 in Guggenheim Museum. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0Zo62T48k8). I can understand from some comments, that her art is not easily accessible for everybody, because it requires a larger cultural and life background.
Gehry will repeat the naked performance “Imponderabilia” with Zaha Hadid?
2001: Hospice Odyssey
Lady Gaga will repeat the performance “Imponderabilia” with Brad Pitt?
...and Angelina in the middle
Brad Pitt will repeat the naked performance “Imponderabilia”?
“The Pitt and the pendulum”
Lady Gaga will repeat (with Brad Pitt) the naked door “Imponderabilia”?
Everybody would ring the doorbelly button
...and after the naked door “Imponderabilia”, what?
The naked window
http://www.moma.org/explore/multimedia/audios/190/1974
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