ARTIST MUST LIGHTWEIGHT TEE

$42.48 $37.39 NZD
ART MUST BE BEAUTIFUL?

Beauty is not pain, beauty is performance. This one is for those who understand that art isn’t just seen—it should transit to life outside of the gallery space. Inspired by Marina Abramović’s legendary conceptual masterpiece.

Wear it like you’re preparing for a six-hour performance while looking devastatingly artsy. A manifesto—or an ironic critique. Either way, you’re part of the piece now.

Be painfully stunning with Selectial and live your life through art.

Safe for: SCORPIO, PISCES, CAPRICORN, VIRGO, LEO


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This item channels the spirit of Marina Abramović’s groundbreaking performance “Artist Must Be Beautiful,” where every gesture of vulnerability is transmuted into art. It’s a declaration that true beauty emerges from the crucible of personal suffering and relentless transformation.

Who’s Wearing This?

Scorpio – Scorpio embodies the fearless intensity seen in Abramović’s defiant performance—undaunted by the dark corners of the human soul. They confront emotional turmoil head-on, transforming inner pain into a potent form of creative power. Like the raw, unfiltered energy of Artist Must Be Beautiful, Scorpios know that beauty is forged in the crucible of personal suffering. Wearing this item, a Scorpio signals that their transformation is as authentic as it is uncompromising.

Pisces – Pisces are the dreamers who, much like Abramović’s vulnerable exposure on stage, reveal their soul in moments of raw emotion. They transform tears and fragile sentiments into transcendent art, finding beauty even in life’s darkest depths. Inspired by the performance’s delicate balance of pain and grace, Pisces wear this piece as a tribute to their own emotional alchemy. It’s a reminder that true artistic expression comes from embracing vulnerability with fearless authenticity.

Capricorn – Capricorns channel the disciplined endurance at the heart of Abramović’s work—where every moment of struggle is a stepping stone toward greatness. They understand that art and ambition require sacrifice and a steadfast commitment to self-transformation. Like the performance that redefined beauty through perseverance, Capricorns convert hardship into a refined, enduring expression of their inner strength. Wearing this item, a Capricorn declares that the path to true art is paved with both resilience and relentless ambition.

Virgo – Virgos are the meticulous architects of beauty, refining every imperfection into a masterpiece—echoing the precision of Abramović’s art. They dissect and perfect each moment, turning pain into a carefully honed expression of elegance. Reflecting the performance’s blend of raw emotion and exacting detail, Virgos know that art is as much about discipline as it is about passion. Donning this piece, a Virgo communicates that every nuance of suffering can be transformed into a work of art with the right touch.

♌Leo – For Leo, streetwear isn’t just clothing—it’s a uniform for the effortlessly iconic. Every sidewalk is a runway, every movement a masterpiece in motion. Like Abramović standing resolute in the face of endurance, Leo knows that true beauty is presence—bold, undeniable, unforgettable. Wearing this, they declare that art isn’t just observed, it’s embodied. Confidence is their canvas, and they paint the world with it.

💎 Select Celestial – Because art is pain, but you wear it like a crown.

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  • Solid colors are 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
  • Ash color is 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
  • Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
  • Athletic and Black Heather are 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
  • Heather Prism colors are 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester

Quality Guarantee & Returns

  • Quality is guaranteed. If there is a print error or visible quality issue, we'll replace or refund it.
  • Because the products are made to order, we do not accept general returns or sizing-related returns.