Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present
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| Directed by | Matthew Akers |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present is a 2012 documentary directed by Matthew Akers about performance artist Marina Abramović. The film debuted at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and was produced by HBO Documentary Films.
Summary
The documentary chronicles her career and shows the preparations for her 2010 exhibition The Artist Is Present, held at the Museum of Modern Art.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 96% of 47 critics' reviews are positive.[1]
Legacy
The documentary was spoofed in the series Documentary Now! in a 2019 episode featuring Cate Blanchett as the artist.[2]
References
- ^ "Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
- ^ Cate Blanchett Will Satirize ‘Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present’ in Season 3 of ‘Documentary Now!’. IndieWire (via Yahoo! Entertainment), August 1, 2018.