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“I had so much fear of blood, and the first thing I did was to cut myself to see what happens. That's the only way to rebuild yourself.”

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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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