Joseph Beuys
Joseph Beuys (Germany, 1921–1986) was a groundbreaking German conceptual artist, sculptor, and performance artist. Known for his use of unconventional materials such as felt and fat, Beuys explored themes of humanism, ecology, and social change. His famous mantra, 'Everyone is an artist,' emphasized creativity as a universal force. A leader in Fluxus, his works remain profoundly influential.
What is mail art?
Mail Art is a populist art movement centered on the creation and exchange of small-scale artworks through the postal service. It developed out of the Fluxus movement in the 1950s and 1960s and has since evolved into a global art movement. Ray Johnson is recognized as the first mail artist, and his New York School is considered the first network of mail artists. Mail artists rely heavily on a network to exchange their works, often creating a community of artists connected through the postal system.
