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/ˈænti ˈɑːrt/ · an·ti·art
noun
- Art that deliberately opposes, subverts, or rejects traditional aesthetic conventions, often associated with movements such as Dada, Fluxus, and conceptual art. The exhibition was celebrated as a manifesto of anti‑art, featuring readymades and performance pieces that challenged the very definition of art.
- A broader cultural stance that critiques or rejects the institutional authority of the art world. His writings argue that anti‑art is as much a political statement as it is an artistic one.
adjective
- Describing works, attitudes, or movements that embody the principles of anti‑art. The anti‑art aesthetic of the piece left viewers questioning what could be considered a legitimate artwork.
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Did you know? Marcel Duchamp’s 1917 urinal, titled Fountain, is often cited as the quintessential example of anti‑art, turning an everyday object into a provocative artwork.