Marina Abramović Brings 'Transforming Energy' to MAM Shanghai
Modern Art Museum (MAM) Shanghai.
The Modern Art Museum (MAM) Shanghai has announced Marina Abramović: Transforming Energy, the first museum exhibition in China by the internationally acclaimed artist Marina Abramović. Running from October 10, 2024, to February 28, 2025, the exhibition is inspired by Abramović’s iconic 1988 performance of walking the Great Wall of China with German artist Ulay, marking them as the first international artists to traverse the Wall.
Curated by MAM Shanghai’s Artistic Director Shai Baitel, in collaboration with Abramović, the exhibition will feature over 1,000 images from her Great Wall walk and a series of new artworks. Spanning three floors, the exhibition invites audience participation with artworks and objects, particularly those infused with crystals, believed to offer transformative energy.
The show includes a wide range of works from Abramović’s extensive career, including new pieces and her well-known Transitory Objects. The exhibition provides a significant platform for audiences to engage deeply with Abramović’s artistic evolution and latest creations.
MAM Shanghai
4777 Binjiang Avenue
Pudong New Area, Shanghai
China, 200120
