Review of Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present (2012) by Diana L — 19 Jul 2012

Real art. Powerful and brilliantly translated to the screen, Marina is a vision and she will look right into your soul.

This review of Marina Abramović: The Artist Is Present (2012) was written by Diana L on 19 Jul 2012.

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

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