"The exhibition revolves around the themes of rituals, myths, eroticism, death and the Balkans, confronting visitors with many naked bodies, erect penises, vulvas and breasts."
"Abramović's central thesis is that all energy in our bodies is sexual energy, which, if suppressed, can lead to negative feelings and aggression."
"The show begins in Gropius Bau's atrium with installations and a new, large-scale video work titled 'Tito's Funeral,' revisiting the funeral of Josip Broz Tito."
"The exhibition links Abramović's early works from the 1970s with her 'Balkan Erotic Epic' series, begun in 2005 and continued in 2025."
Marina Abramović's exhibition 'Balkan Erotic Epic' in Berlin explores themes of sexual energy, rituals, and the Balkans. It presents provocative imagery, including naked bodies and sexual symbols. The exhibition is based on Abramović's thesis that suppressed sexual energy leads to negative feelings, while embracing it can unleash creativity. It connects her earlier works with new pieces and includes daily live performances. A significant video work, 'Tito's Funeral,' revisits the public mourning of Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito, enhancing the exhibition's emotional depth.
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