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‘I’ve never done anything like this in my life’: Marina Abramović on making art with balloons
theguardian.com • • general
Key Points:
- Marina Abramović’s latest installation, Snowy/Windy/Spring on Planet Z, opened at New York’s new Balloon Museum, which is dedicated to inflatable art and features immersive, playful exhibits.
- Abramović embraced the balloon medium for its temporality and connection to performance art, despite initially viewing balloon art as kitschy and childlike.
- The Balloon Museum balances between kid-friendly interactive experiences and serious contemporary art, showcasing works by various artists including Martin Creed and Thom Kubli.
- Abramović’s installation eschews reflective surfaces common in immersive art, instead using soundscapes and a winding path to create a disorienting, meditative experience.
- The artist views commissioned projects like this as creative challenges akin to Renaissance commissions, valuing the courage to risk failure in pursuit of artistic mastery.
