CNN —An artist who appeared nude in a highly publicized piece by famed performance artist Marina Abramović is suing New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) after he said he was sexually assaulted during the 2010 event.
In the lawsuit obtained by CNN, New York artist John Bonafede claims MoMA didn’t do enough to protect him and fellow nude artists from assault.
“Imponderabilia” was one part of “The Artist is Present,” a larger MoMA exhibition celebrating Abramović’s storied career.
Several “Imponderabilia” performers reported being groped during the 2010 exhibit.
Abramović’s “Imponderabilia” was originally staged in 1977 at the Galleria Communale d’Arte Moderna, in Bologna, Italy, with Abramović and her former partner, the late German performance artist Ulay.
Persons:
Marina Abramović, John Bonafede, Bonafede, Imponderabilia ”, Abramović’s, ”, ” “ John, Jordan Fletcher, “, ” Bonafede, Abramović, Ulay
Organizations:
CNN, New York’s Museum of Modern Art, York, MoMA, Marina Abramović Institute, New York Times, Galleria Communale d’Arte Moderna, London’s Royal Academy of Arts
Locations:
CNN , New York, Bologna, Italy, London