Marina Abramović in Bergamo

The exhibition dedicated to Marina Abramović, explores themes such as greatness, loneliness, myth and the transience of the human being. Entitled "Between Breath and Fire", the exhibition presents 30 works that range from historical to recent works, exploring breathing, the body, the relationship with others and death, key elements of the artist's fifty-year career.

 

 

The exhibition includes performative works and installations that use new materials and formats, as in the work "Seven Deaths". This film installation, inspired by the figure of Maria Callas, explores seven tragic deaths interpreted by Abramović, accompanied by the arias of the soprano. "Seven Deaths" represents a reflection on the intensity of life and art, embodying the strong connection between Abramović and Callas.

 

 

The exhibition involves the indoor and outdoor exhibition space of Gres Art 671, integrating the "Tree" soundscape, which spreads bird songs among the trees, blurring the boundaries between natural and artificial. Curator Karol Winiarczyk points out that "Between Breath and Fire" tells the story of Abramović's entire artistic career, from the famous performances of the 70s to the most recent interactive works. Among these, "Mambo a Marienbad" invites the audience to dance in front of the screening, blurring the boundaries between participation and presence.

 

Marina Abramović, "between breath and fire", exhibition view at gres art 671, Bergamo. Photo Copyright © Paolo Biava

 

This exhibition is not only a celebration of Marina Abramović's career, but an opportunity to reflect deeply on the essence of the human being through art.