Marina Abramovic: Energy Clothes

We present a series of images by Art´s most infamous provocateur.

The Energy Clothes were developed in 2001 during a course Marina Abramović was teaching at the Fondazione Antonio Ratti in Como, Italy and then further explored that same year at the Calder Foundation The Energy Clothes were developed in 2001 during a course Marina Abramović was teaching at the Fondazione Antonio Ratti in Como, Italy and then further explored that same year at the Calder Foundation in Saché, France. Marina Abramovic produced a series of objects to be worn as clothing, Energy Hats, Energy Masks and Energy Bands, made of locally sourced silk in seven bright colors and with magnets as the energy force. Working directly with her students, Marina Abramović instructed them on how to use the clothing as they went about actions and situations of their daily routines - taking a bath, ironing the clothes, watering the plants, brushing the teeth - unveiling the Energy Clothes prompt to the public for an internal meditation possible in ordinary life.

Pictures courtesy of Marina Abramović, Archives, and Galerie Krinzinger