Breathing In/Breathing Out 1977

Marina Abramović and Ulay made "Breathing In/Breathing Out" with their bodies, in a performance of exchange and risk. The black and white image captures a moment of intense, shared vulnerability. The angle of their necks and the tension of their lips form a continuous line, binding the pair in a moment of desperation. Look at the small detail of their clasped hands, like a tiny, separate sculpture of connection. Her work makes me think of Carolee Schneemann, who also understood that art is about risk. In Abramović's oeuvre, I see a continuation of this exploration. It’s an ongoing conversation. No answer, just constant questions.