Though Ulay Laysiepen —better known simply as “Ulay“ (http://www.artnet.com/artists/ulay/) —is an independent artist in his own right, he is often associated with performance-powerhouse Marina Abramović (http://www.artnet.com/artists/marina-abramovic/) due to their decade-long artistic collaboration and romance. It’s safe to say, however, that the relationship between the two has soured. On Wednesday, a Dutch court ordered Abramović to pay Ulay over €250,000, in a case where the latter accused the former of violating contract over joint works created between 1976-1988 (when their relationship famously ended on the Great Wall in China). Related: Marina Abramović’s Former Partner Sues Seeking Credit for Joint Works https://news.artnet.com/art-world/ulay-sues-marina-ambramovic-amsterdam-362099 “Marina and I shared a period of intense artistic collaboration, and the works from that period are our joint spiritual property. I respect what Marina has achieved since then, and never wanted this confrontation,” Ulay said in a statement provided by his lawyer. “However, I felt compelled to defend my legacy, my moral rights as a joint author, and my right to agreed royalties from sales of these works,” he continued. “I hope that we can now make peace with respect, put this case behind us, and work together to promote our shared artistic legacy.” Throughout their ten year relationship, … Meer lezen over Caroline Elbaor – Ulay Wins Case Against Former Collaborator Marina Abramović: Abramović is to pay Ulay over €250,000 she owes in royalties