"The Artist Is Present" (installation)

"The Artist Is Present" is an installation art piece by Marina Abramović, performed at the Museum of Modern Art in 2010. It featured Abramović seated silently at a table, inviting visitors to sit across from her and engage in direct, eye-to-eye connection. The performance emphasized presence, patience, and human connection, often lasting for hours. Participants experienced a moment of shared vulnerability and mindfulness, highlighting the power of simple, genuine interaction between artist and audience. The piece became famous for its immersive intimacy and the intense emotions it evoked in both Abramović and her viewers.