"I am the object. During this period I take full responsibility." The Duration: Six hours, from evening until late night.
Why did normal people do such monstrous things? marina abramovic rhythm 0 performance video
The objects were categorized into items associated with physical comfort and those associated with potential harm. They included common household items like a rose and grapes, alongside sharp tools and heavy implements. Six Hours of Human Behavior "I am the object
The performance is often cited for its disturbing trajectory as the audience's behavior evolved over the course of the evening. The objects were categorized into items associated with
Abramović’s premise for the performance was deceptively simple. She placed 72 objects on a table, including items for pleasure (a rose, honey, feathers) and items for pain or even death (scissors, a scalpel, a hammer, and a loaded gun with a single bullet). A sign invited the audience to use these objects on her in any way they desired, with the artist taking full responsibility for the outcomes. The performance is defined by its dramatic escalation: