I visited the MOMA when Marina Abramovic was performing this piece. Everyone who I was with thought it was strange and we all discussed how in what way it could possibly be considered art. We watched for awhile and I remember all of us thinking that the person sitting across from her who was in normal street clothes was a permanent part of the act. It wasn't until class today that I realized she was just a person visiting the museum who wanted to participate. After learning more about her and the exhibit in today's class, I have changed my mind about whether it is art or not. I realize now that although very strange, it is art. If one has an open mind, it is easy to see what the art is behind this performance and that is the reaction of the audience to the piece.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
700 Hours at the MOMA
I visited the MOMA when Marina Abramovic was performing this piece. Everyone who I was with thought it was strange and we all discussed how in what way it could possibly be considered art. We watched for awhile and I remember all of us thinking that the person sitting across from her who was in normal street clothes was a permanent part of the act. It wasn't until class today that I realized she was just a person visiting the museum who wanted to participate. After learning more about her and the exhibit in today's class, I have changed my mind about whether it is art or not. I realize now that although very strange, it is art. If one has an open mind, it is easy to see what the art is behind this performance and that is the reaction of the audience to the piece.
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