Marina Abramović is a Serbian performance artist known for her groundbreaking work exploring endurance, presence, and the relationship between artist and audience. Born in Belgrade in 1946, she began her career in the 1970s and became a key figure in performance art. Her most famous works include Rhythm 0 and The Artist Is Present, in which she used her body as both subject and medium. Abramović has influenced generations of artists and continues to challenge the boundaries of art and experience.