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Understanding Beuys And Conceptual Art
This document references several artists and artworks including Joseph Beuys, R. Mutt/Duchamp's Fountain, and Picasso. It discusses some of Joseph Beuys' key performances and ideas, such as feeling art should change how people think. The document also references a recent exhibition called "Food for Thought" that featured a cooking performance by an artist named PONZ, who uses food and conversation to influence others.
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Understanding Beuys And Conceptual Art
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- 76. Food For ThoughtThe recent “Food for Thought” exhibition featured another “Cooking Performance” by PONZ. In his opinion, we are more likely to positively influence each other one on one than through any political movement. With that in mind, PONZ views the dinner table as one of the best vehicles for change available to us.
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