I saw this today about her:

In 1974, Serbian performance artist Marina Abramović staged Rhythm 0, a six-hour performance in Naples, Italy, that became one of the most controversial works in the history of performance art. Standing completely still, she invited the audience to use any of 72 objects on her however they wished, from a rose and feather to razor blades, knives, and even a loaded gun.⁠ ⁠ At first, visitors were gentle, offering flowers and kisses. But as the hours passed, the atmosphere turned violent. Her clothes were cut away, her skin was sliced with razor blades, rose thorns were pressed into her stomach, and she was subjected to humiliation.⁠ ⁠ When the performance ended, and Abramović began walking toward the audience, many fled rather than face her as a person again.⁠ ⁠ Reflecting on the experience, she later said, "What I learned was that if you leave it up to the audience, they can kill you." ⁠ ⁠ Rhythm 0 became a defining work of modern art, exploring power, violence, responsibility, and the darker side of human behavior. More than 50 years later, it remains one of history's most disturbing and influential performance piece