Art is not always a romantic painting of a meadow. Sometimes art exists to challenge its audience and even make them a tad uncomfortable. Well, even if a recent display at London’s Royal Academy did not intend to cause discomfort, it definitely did stir up some interesting conversation.
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- What Makes The New Art Display Unique?
- Why Is The Art Display A Milestone In History?
- Where Do Concerns About The Performers’ Safety Stem From?
What Makes The New Art Display Unique?
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The London art display invites visitors to pass between two nude performance artists, one male and one female, standing on either side of the entry doorway.
“Imponderabilia” is an art exhibition created by the renowned artist Marina Abramovic, compels ticket-holders to engage in a direct “confrontation between nakedness, and the gender, the sexuality, the desire,” as explained by Andrea Tarsia, the Head of Exhibitions at the Royal Academy, in an interview with the BBC.
Why Is The Art Display A Milestone In History?
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Serbian performance artist Abramovic’s inclusion in the primary exhibition spaces marks a significant milestone in history. She became the very first female artist to perform at the venue in the academy’s 255-year history.
The exhibition commemorates Abramovic’s five-decade-long career, showcasing her work in sculpture, video, installation, and performance art.
When discussing her exhibition with The Observer, Abramovic stressed the importance of the safety and well-being of the performers. She mentioned that gallery staff would be present to ensure they were shielded from any unwarranted physical contact or inappropriate conduct.
She said, “We have a doctor, we have a psychologist, we have a psychologist, and we have a nutritionist standing by.”
Where Do Concerns About The Performers’ Safety Stem From?
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The worries about the well-being of the performers arise from a 2010 presentation of “Imponderabilia” at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. According to The Telegraph, several visitors were ejected from the museum for inappropriately touching the performers.
It is also important to note that there is a separate entrance for those who do not feel comfortable squeezing through the nude performers.
The display will run from September 23, 2023, until the first of January 2024.
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