The Artist is Present focuses on Marina Abramovic, one of the most influential performance artists in the World, as she prepares for her retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art New York. Presenting artist’s preperation for her show, and scenes from her retrospective, the documentary also features archival materials and interviews made with her friends, fans and collaborators. It not only gives insights into images of her installations but also immortalizes beginning of her career in the 1970s and her unforgettable works with her ex-partner and collobarator, Ulay.