Marina Abromavic's performance at the Moma, is discused by Mark Byrne. He talks about "The Artist is Present" and how the line to see the artist is, "anything but democratic." He explains that VIP guests have priority in line over public guests. Celebrities the Bjork and other famous singers were able to beat the line and even bring there own entourage ahead of everyone else who waited for hours and hours. This kind of special tratment is not surprising, but i was surprised that Abromavic didnt have more of a say over it. Her work is very provactive and in your face, so i expected her to want more ordinary people to come instead of VIP guests.
Does the poilitics of line have any deeper meaning to the artist and her work?
Is Mark Byrne suggesting that it would be more fair if everyone, celebrities included, had to wait in the back of the line?
How much time did some of the VIP guest sit with the artists?
No comments:
Post a Comment