Critical Writing Index

Marina Abramovic: Witnessing Shadows

by Peggy Phelan

Theatre Journal, 2004, v. 56, pp. 569-577

The article goes into detail of analyzing Marina Abramovic's piece The House with the Ocean View comparing it to her own earlier works, and also to works of Andy Warhol and other 70s video/performance artists. The article aslo reflects on the role of the audience in the performance piece.

ITEM 2004.022 – available for viewing in the Research Centre

Videos, Artworks and Artists Cited

The House with the Ocean View – Marina Abramovic

Balkan Baroque – Marina Abramovic

Untitled – Antonia Fraser

Rhythm 2 – Marina Abramovic

Rhythm 5 – Marina Abramovic

Shadows – Andy Warhol

Skulls – Andy Warhol

The Shadow – Andy Warhol