Freeing the Memory
Synopsis
‘Freeing the Memory’ is the second of three significant performances enacted in 1976 in which Marina Abramović attempted to achieve a mental cleaning through the exhaustion of the three main faculties of expression, voice, language and body. In this piece, Abramović said every individual word she could recall until she could no longer continue without repetition. The mental strain of this act, which lasted ninety minutes, allowed the artist to exhaust her consciousness into a state of complete blankness.
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January 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marina Abramović, Ulay
- Original Title
- Freeing the Memory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Sean Kelly Gallery
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marina Abramović, Ulay
Department Leadership Roster
Marina Abramović
Director
Ulay
Director
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What is Freeing the Memory about?
‘Freeing the Memory’ is the second of three significant performances enacted in 1976 in which Marina Abramović attempted to achieve a mental cleaning through the exhaustion of the three main faculties of expression, voice, language and body. In this piece, Abramović said every individual word she could recall until she could no longer continue without repetition. The mental strain of this act, which lasted ninety minutes, allowed the artist to exhaust her consciousness into a state of complete blankness.
Who directed Freeing the Memory?
Freeing the Memory was directed by Marina Abramović, Ulay.
Who stars in Freeing the Memory?
The principal cast of Freeing the Memory includes Marina Abramović.
When was Freeing the Memory released and how long is it?
Freeing the Memory was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 16m.