The Lovers: The Great Wall Walk, Marina Abramović & Ulay. #shorts

The Lovers: The Great Wall Walk (1988)

Marina Abramović and Ulay were a renowned performance art duo in the 1970s and 1980s. Their relationship both personal and artistic was intense and highly collaborative. However, in 1988, after a 12-year partnership, they decided to part ways with a symbolic gesture on the Great Wall of China.

The performance, called "The Lovers: The Great Wall Walk," was the culmination of a three-month journey that Abramović and Ulay undertook, walking from opposite ends of the Great Wall of China, towards each other. They met in the middle, where they embraced and said their goodbyes, marking the end of their relationship.

The performance was highly emotional and intense, as the two artists had to face the physical and psychological challenges of the journey, while also dealing with the complexities of their relationship. The performance was documented in a series of photographs and a video that captured the raw emotions and the beauty of the
Great Wall of China.

The Breakup performance on the Great Wall of China was a groundbreaking work of performance art, and it continues to be regarded as one of the most iconic performances of the 20th century. It marked the end of a legendary artistic partnership, but also the beginning of a new era in both artists' careers.

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[SheelbhadraLihitkar]

Marina sorry from all the sentimental humans

[That-Akhi]

Guys, please notice how they greeted each other with the masonic handshake. Interesting.

[pritesbas]

Heard they had to wait 8 years for permission from Chinese Govt, and in the end of it decided to not get married.

[Bruh]

Then he cheated with the translator and got get pregnant

[nothingsimpostleble]

Shes a wierdo of course he was over it