Performance Documentation Print Appraisal

Imponderabilia (Performance Documentation Print)

This item is a photographic print documenting the performance art piece 'Imponderabilia', originally conceived by Marina Abramović and Ulay in 1977. The image depicts two nude figures—a man and a woman—standing opposite each other in a narrow doorway within a minimalist, gray-walled gallery space. The composition uses a centralized perspective with the figures positioned near the vanishing point, creating a sense of tension and physical confrontation. The lighting is soft and diffuse, highlighting the anatomical details of the performers against the flat, monochromatic background. The print is presented on a textured, off-white specialty paper, possibly a light fibrous or rice paper, which is currently unmounted and shows slight rippling at the edges. The color palette is muted, dominated by charcoal grays, flesh tones, and stark whites. This specific documentation likely represents a later re-performance (re-enactment) of the work, given the photographic quality and clarity. The print appears to be in good condition, though it is currently unframed and handled in a casual environment. There are no visible signatures or edition numbers in this specific view, but such works are typically part of a limited series managed by the artist's estate.