Marina Abramović

Arab Barghouti, son of imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, discusses his father's treatment in Israeli prisons and the implications for Palestinian leadership. Performance artist Marina Abramović shares insights on her boundary-pushing art and the impact of political correctness on creativity. Actor Colin Hanks reveals behind-the-scenes stories of his documentary on John Candy, exploring Candy's legacy, compassion, and the influence of childhood trauma on his comedic style. Together, these conversations explore art, politics, and personal stories that shape our understanding of resilience.

Marina Abramović, a pioneering performance artist known for her physically and emotionally charged works, shares her journey from a troubled childhood to the heights of artistic expression. She discusses the painful relationship between performance and pain, revealing how personal trauma has fueled her art. Marina also addresses being targeted by harmful internet conspiracies, including Pizzagate and the impact of online culture on her life. Her insights on resilience and the role of the audience in performance art make for a captivating conversation.

This is Part 2 of a three part series about the legend of performance art: Marina Abramović. On this episode, we explore her intense relationship and art partnership with Ulay. The narrative weaves its way through their thirteen year collaboration, focusing on their early years, first performances together, and their Art Vital manifesto which encapsulated their life and art. --------- Support Creative Codex on my Patreon and get access to exclusive episodes, including the Kurt Cobain series and all the Episode Exclusives: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian ———— Research Sources: Walk Through Walls: A memoir by Marina Abramović When Marina Abramović Dies by James Westcott Marina Abramović Writings 1960 - 2014 Psychoanalyst Meets Marina Abramović by Jeannette Fischer Documentary: No Predicted End ———— Audio Editor: Marisa Ferdenzi All Music by MJDorian Written & Produced by MJDorian ———— Thank you to my Dream Maker tier! Executive Producer: Mike Hill --------- Thank-you's & 'shout outs' to the Shadow Fam! Shadow-Fam: AKD, Anna Wolff, Aranea Push, Angela Ramseyer, Deborah Meyers, Barak Talker, Carmella Cole, Corey, Cesar Roman, Clark Price, Clinton King, Dallas O’Kelly, DVM, Ellis Morton, Geo_H, Glen QuiltSwissy, Hamed Iranmehr, Hilde, Janet Roccanova, Jay, Jen The Atelierista, Jennifer Wilson, Joe Boland, Jye Marchant, Kahlil Pyburn, Kayla Dawson, Keith, Kristina Lamour Sansone, Maurus Fitze, Michael Lloyd, Payton, Rach, Rachel Schultz, Rebecca, Robert, Scott Wierzbicki, Sigitas Treciokas, Simon Bonanno, Sowmya Hariharan, Tim Sussss, Terry W, Yadie Cisneros, Cesar Roman, Romina, Kawika, Ristow Fitness, Yasmine Weiss, Danny Olague, Jane Lopardo. Thank you for your support! --------- Connect with me on social media for all the newest updates: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/creativecodex Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjdorian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjdorian TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mjdorian --------- Creative Codex is written & produced by MJDorian. All rights reserved.

Marina Abramović is a pioneer in the field of performance art, using her body as both the subject and the medium. Today, we return to our special conversation with the legendary performer from her New York City apartment. To follow along with the works discussed, visit our guided, virtual exhibit at talkeasypod.com/marina-abramovic. We start with her healing installation in Ukraine (7:45), creating art out of hardship (12:24), a Rainer Rilke poem that shaped her childhood (15:23), and the curiosity that propels her forward (23:42) in the face of sexist attacks from the press (28:59). On the back-half, Marina reflects on her groundbreaking work in Rhythm 0 (33:39), her tolerance for pain (38:39), the deep-seated influence of her mother (39:47), finding happiness at age 75 (45:20), how her seminal piece, The Artist Is Present, lives on (47:56), and what it means to be still, together (52:30). For thoughts, reflections, and guest suggestions, drop me a line at sf@talkeasypod.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marina Abramović, an art world icon and performance art pioneer, discusses her five decades of making art, the challenges of explaining performance art, her artistic journey from childhood to spirituality, the discipline of art and the body's capabilities, exploring ancient water and the power of crystals, an imaginary art heist, favorite color, and future work, and her desire to go to space.