The event consisted of an artist talk by Marina Abramović, held at Factory International on October 11, 2025, in Manchester. The conversation focused on her seminal work Balkan Erotic Epic, addressing its historical, cultural, and performative dimensions. Abramović discussed the origins of the work, its connection to Balkan folklore and ritual practices, and the role of sexuality, the body, and collective memory within her artistic practice. The talk offered the audience a deeper understanding of the conceptual and cultural contexts surrounding Balkan Erotic Epic.