From the moment you are born, you could die. I think as an artist it is important to meditate on that. Marina Abramovic artistbeardie Change image and share on social
You know, art is very emotional business. But mostly it becomes not emotional, the fabric of commodity. It becomes business. It becomes so many different things. Because we forgot there was emotions involved. Marina Abramovic artbusinesscommodity share on social
I notice if I'm too fat or if I'm too ugly or there's skin hanging or whatever. When my clothes start not fitting, I get really self-conscious about what I eat. Marina Abramovic clotheconsciouseat Change image and share on social
You know, everyone is always talking about plastic surgery, or the technology, what to do. I really think it's important to help yourself with the technology if you want to feel better, but I am absolutely against any kind of monstrous cuts of the body, lifting that is beyond recognition, this kind of stuff. Marina Abramovic absolutelybodycut share on social
When Lady Gaga says I am her inspiration, you reach kids between 12 and 18. Now I am like a brand - jeans, Coca-Cola. Marina Abramovic brandcocacola Change image and share on social
Theater is something that as a performance artist you have to hate. Marina Abramovic artisthateperformance Change image and share on social
Today, our attention is less than the television advertisement. We're looking at six or seven problems constantly. We're living in the disturbed societies of cities. I think modern technology is one of the worst things human beings have invented. Marina Abramovic advertisementattentionbad share on social
You know, James Franco is one of the most interesting figures because he has no rules. He breaks all the borders. Marina Abramovic borderbreakfigure Change image and share on social
It's very important that young artists push boundaries, because sometimes you have this urge to do something - like the impulsive and dangerous urges I had as a child - and if you don't follow through with it you might miss out on a developmental experience. Marina Abramovic artistboundarychild share on social
I hate kitchens. I don't understand these enormous American kitchens that take up half the living room and then they just order pizza. Marina Abramovic americanenormoushalf Change image and share on social