Performance artist Marina Abramović sat down with WGXC's Galen Joseph-Hunter Fri., Aug. 10 at her Malden Bridge home, and discussed her proposed Marina Abramović Foundation for the Preservation of Performance Art in Hudson. Abramović hosted a public forum at the center, at Columbia St. and 7th St. in Hudson, on Sun., Aug. 12 at 11 a.m.. and then an open house until 5 p.m. In the interview, Abramović talks about her vision for the center, the proposed homeless shelter a block away from her proposed institute, and other local issues. She advocates for changing Columbia St.'s name back to Diamond St., and wants someone to buy the St. Charles Hotel and put a video feed from her institute in the rooms. About the proposed homeless building, she said, "You know some people see this as a disadvantage, I don't see that way. I think this as a reality we have to really see and see to see how we can actually help." Click here to listen to the full interview.
PLAY EXCERPT WITH ABRAMOVIC ADDRESSING THE PROPOSED HOMELESS BUILDING ONE BLOCK AWAY FROM HER BUILDING 1:05