Location: Amsterdam

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and Marina Abramović Studio are seeking practicing artists working in all forms of performance to participate in the Marina Abramović retrospective opening in March 2024.

As part of the show, artists will re-perform a selection of original performances by Marina Abramović solo and in collaboration with Ulay during the full length of the show from March 15 till July 14. The show will include the following works:

  • Imponderabilia, 1977, Ulay/ Marina Abramović

  • Luminosity, 1997, Marina Abramović

  • Art must be Beautiful, Artist must be Beautiful, 1975, Marina Abramović

  • Counting the Rice, 2014, Marina Abramović

  • Work Relation, 1978, Ulay/ Marina Abramović

Those with a practice in performance art, dance, and physical theater are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should have an interest in durational performance and be comfortable interacting with the public. The role is physically and mentally demanding and requires nudity; applicants should feel comfortable being nude in the public galleries of the Stedelijk Museum. This role also asks performers to facilitate in the galleries in support of the reperformance program.

All selected performers will be required to take part in the Cleaning the House workshop, a five-day residential program in the countryside in the Netherlands. During the workshop, participants will be asked to fast and refrain from speaking to bring the body and mind to a quiet state. Participants will be led through a series of long durational exercises to improve focus, stamina, and concentration.

Profile 

  • practicing artist willing to reperform historical works by Marina Abramović / Ulay, which require endurance, nudity, and interaction with the public
  • based in The Netherlands
  • (willing to be) registered as freelancer
  • available between March – July 2024
  • available for mandatory preparatory workshop Cleaning the House and rehearsals in February and March 2024

Terms 

  • the rate of pay is in accordance with the CAO Toneel en Dans with a maximum pay of €40,- per hour (step 5), excl VAT
  • a shift will be a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 6 hours
  • a shift consists partly of reperforming, partly of facilitating other reperformances, regular breaks are included
  • commitment of up to 3 shifts per week

Application 

How to apply:

  • Submit a portfolio* & motivation letter (max. 400 words)
  • Mention the following contact details: name, date of birth, email address, phone number, residential address

Apply here

*please submit portfolio in the cv field

Deadline for submissions is November 5, 23.59.

Casting will take place between November 11 – 14 in Amsterdam.  

The application should be sent in English as the selection will also be made by English-speaking persons, experts on the Abramović Method. 

If you have any questions, please email publicprogram@stedelijk.nl.