For "Rhythm 0," Abramovic invited 120 visitors to a gallery in Naples, Italy, to use any of 72 objects, including household items, food, and even a loaded gun, on her in any way they chose. The performance lasted for six hours, during which Abramovic stood still and passive, allowing the audience to engage with her using the provided objects. The only condition was that Abramovic would not move or react; she would simply endure whatever actions the audience chose to inflict upon her.
In an era of digital anonymity and online mobbing, Rhythm 0 feels prescient. It predicted the internet age. It showed us that given a screen (or a performance piece) to hide behind, and given a target that cannot fight back, humanity’s basest instincts can flourish. marina abramovic rhythm 0 performance video
staged a six-hour performance that would change the course of art history For "Rhythm 0," Abramovic invited 120 visitors to
: A critical recorded moment is the end of the 6-hour period when Abramović finally moves. The video shows the audience fleeing the gallery, unable to face her once she transitioned from a passive "object" back into a human being with agency. In an era of digital anonymity and online