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“You should see ballerinas' feet. They don't have nails. You see beauty, but it's unbelievable pain - with a 40-year pension! That's it, and then life is really finished.”

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Marina Abramovic
Marina Abramovic

Marina Abramović is a Serbian artist renowned for her performance art. Her work often involves exploring the limits of the body, challenging the boundaries between the artist and the audience. more

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