Updated 07:54 12 May 2025 GMT+1Published 20:35 18 Jun 2024 GMT+1

Artist was 'ready to die' after allowing spectators to do anything to her for six hours in extreme performance

Marina Abramovic had a harrowing experience during a dangerous performance art piece

Niamh Shackleton

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Topics: Art, Marina Abramović

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

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Artist was 'ready to die' after allowing spectators to do anything to her for six hours in extreme performance

Marina Abramovic had a harrowing experience during a dangerous performance art piece

Artist was 'ready to die' after allowing spectators to do anything to her for six hours in extreme performance

Marina Abramovic had a harrowing experience during a dangerous performance art piece

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