The unbreakable bond between Marina Abramović and Ulay

May 14, 2020 at 12:28 hrs.

 

Following the recent death of Ulay, performance artist of the 60s and 70s, which occurred on March 2, Marina Abramović He reflected on the passage of this great artist through his life and the mark he left in the art world.

Through the international magazine artforum, Marina reflects on the genius of Ulay and the way in which he revolutionized his life.

"Our meeting was the masculine and feminine energy that came together to create a third unified element that we call" That Being. " The nickname we use for each other was Glue, which speaks to the way we viewed our relationship, "he posted.

"Ulay was a genuine artist. He never compromised and never shunned the truth, however uncomfortable it may be. This was an ideology we had in common, and it brought us together in the first place.

“He was as dedicated to his art as to those close to him. We have had our share of fighting over the years, but all that remains today is love and gratitude, ”he added.

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The performance artist explored alongside Ulay ego and artistic identity. His interest in traditions, cultural heritage and the individual's desire for rites led him to form the collective TheOther, project in which they dressed and behaved like twins and created a relationship of full trust.

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After a decade of love and work together, they decided to make a spiritual journey with which they ended their love relationship, but the complicity and affection remained intact and the Serbian artist decided to pay tribute to her life partner for so long.

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