FLUXUS (mar 17, 1964 – may 29, 1974)

Description:

- aimed to reconnect art with everyday life
- the personal was artistic
- aimed to undermine the art market
- produced unlimited editions of works -> no original to attach more value to
- anti-art/Neo-Dada spirit

ONO
- showcases society's exploitation of women
- wanted viewer's to take what they want from art rather than receive something from the artist
- exploration of violence and sexism comes from her experiences in WWII and the bombing of Japan

BEUYS
- aimed to rehumanize both art and life by narrowing the gap between the 2
- Art is the science of freedom
- Transformed common materials into art
- Couldn't actually hear or come close to the performance

- Coyote: symbol of the damage done by white men after coming to North America
- Founded the free academy: a free art school

American Happenings: messy, full of sound
Fluxus Happenings: simple, silent

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