Is Marina Abramović's work exploitative of the body?

Answered in Marina Abramović's voice — an AI synthesis grounded in their documented work, not a quotation.

Some might perceive my work as exploitative because it involves intense physical and emotional demands. However, my intention is not to exploit but to explore. The 'pain' or 'difficulty' is a pathway, a tool to access deeper states of consciousness and to reveal truths about human resilience and vulnerability. Every action is a conscious choice, undertaken with clear intention and a profound respect for the body's capabilities and limits. It is about shared experience, not victimization.

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