inspiring

i've featured Marina Abramović performances before here on the blog, and she's back with another inspiring project. this time, it's the Marina Abramović Institute, a space being incubated right now, which will be dedicated to performance, long durational work, and the Abramović Method.

from the MAI site:

MARINA ABRAMOVIC INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESENTATION AND PRESERVATION OF LONG DURATIONAL WORK INCLUDING THAT OF PERFORMANCE ART, DANCE, THEATER, FILM, MUSIC, OPERA, AND OTHER FORMS THAT MAY DEVELOP IN THE FUTURE. MAI WILL FOSTER COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN ART, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SPIRITUALITY, BRINGING THESE FIELDS INTO CONVERSATION WITH LONG DURATIONAL WORK. MAI WILL PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL SPACE TO HOST WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, RESIDENCIES, AND RESEARCH

what is even better is we, the audience and users, have the opportunity to help build this unique institution, via Kickstarter. i haven't decided what to donate yet - i keep waivering at the lower levels - but i'm certain i'll contribute in some way. MAI sounds like a place i'd like to get lost in.

need more convincing? AnOther Magazine outlines five reasons to support the project.