Uploaded December 2018 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
This excerpt from the 2012 documentary 'The Artist Is Present' covers the incredible break-up story of Marina Abramović and Ulay.
Initially, when the couple planned the trip, they intended to get married at the center of the Great Wall of China. However, after finally acquiring all the authorization required from the Chinese government, they decided to change their plan. What started out as a marriage celebration turned into last goodbyes for the couple
In 1988, Abramović would start walking the wall from the east while Ulay would start from the west. It would take three months for the couple to meet in the middle, where they would break up and go their separate ways. The couple titled the piece 'The Lovers'.
More info: publicdelivery.org/marina-abramovic-the-lovers-the-great-wall-walk
This excerpt from the 2012 documentary 'The Artist Is Present' covers the incredible break-up story of Marina Abramović and Ulay.
Initially, when the couple planned the trip, they intended to get married at the center of the Great Wall of China. However, after finally acquiring all the authorization required from the Chinese government, they decided to change their plan. What started out as a marriage celebration turned into last goodbyes for the couple
In 1988, Abramović would start walking the wall from the east while Ulay would start from the west. It would take three months for the couple to meet in the middle, where they would break up and go their separate ways. The couple titled the piece 'The Lovers'.
More info: publicdelivery.org/marina-abramovic-the-lovers-the-great-wall-walk
