Marina Abramovic and Ulay-- the art is present

This is Marina Abramovic at one of her artistically influenced statement performance in 2010. Marina created a movement called "the artists is present" at the museum of modern art in New York City. Inspired by her belief that stretching the length of performance serves to alter the perception of time and engagement in life, she sat for hours a day looking into the eyes of strangers while saying absolutely nothing. During her performance, a former lover Ulay sat down in a chair across from her and both were forced to stare into each other's eyes and not say a word. He left her teary-eyed and the next individual filled the chair. This moment held such a powerful statement and was such a shock not only to the audience but the Marina herself.