Review of Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present (2012) by Diego M — 05 Oct 2012

A perfect portrait of an extraordinary artist who redefined art itself.

This review of Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present (2012) was written by Diego M on 05 Oct 2012.

Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Donald Clarke (1,051) for Irish Times (1,391) on 05 Jul 2012

Thanks largely to the engaging nature of its protagonist, Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present stands up as one of the most diverting documentaries…

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By Jacksparrow (1) on 10 Jul 2012

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By Jason Solomons (101) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 07 Jul 2012

An exhilarating, elegantly executed film that holds a mirror up to the art world, its protagonists and its devotees, forcing us to question…

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By Alden W (50) on 10 Apr 2013

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By Satoko H (35) on 26 Sep 2012

Great Documentary about an extraordinary artist. Marina you are truly special…

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By Christopher G (515) on 18 Jul 2012

James Franco was great. The movie kind of enlightened me on the difference between performing and acting. It's a great documentary…

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By Dian C (2) on 04 Jul 2013

Got to see this performance at MOMA when I was in NY. Amazing…

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By Art C (34) on 16 Dec 2015

A fascinating and surprisingly moving documentary that not only offers us an insight into the work of an artist of great charisma and magnetic…

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By Peter Bradshaw (3,667) for Guardian (4,584) on 04 Jul 2012

Marina Abramović emerges from this arresting documentary as the Maria Callas of performance art…

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