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Marina Abramović — Self Portrait with Skull
Marina Abramović

Self Portrait with Skull

A haunting and meditative chromogenic print in which Marina Abramović gazes directly at the viewer while cradling a human skull, invoking timeless themes of mortality and the transient nature of existence. The work reflects Abramović's enduring engagement with the body, vulnerability, and the boundary between life and death. Rich in symbolic resonance, the image draws on centuries of vanitas tradition while grounding it in the artist's unflinching and deeply personal visual language.

Medium
Chromogenic print.

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November 2, 2017

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Marina Abramović, Self Portrait with Skull

A haunting and meditative chromogenic print in which Marina Abramović gazes directly at the viewer while cradling a human skull, invoking timeless themes of mortality and the transient nature of existence. The work reflects Abramović's enduring engagement with the body, vulnerability, and the boundary between life and death. Rich in symbolic resonance, the image draws on centuries of vanitas tradition while grounding it in the artist's unflinching and deeply personal visual language.

Medium
Chromogenic print.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Dark Mood, Conceptual Photography, Photography, Performance Art, Mortality Theme, Memento Mori, Conceptual Art, Renowned Contemporary Artist, Performance Artist, Contemporary Artist, Chromogenic Print, Legendary Artist, Late 20th Century, Contemporary Art, Self-Portrait, Dark And Moody, Female Artist, Black and White, Serbian Artist

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