Text-based conceptual art challenges societal norms and redefines artistic expression.
The article explores how artists in Britain used text and language in the 1960s and 1970s to challenge traditional art forms. By studying magazines, exhibitions, and art schools, the researchers show how these spaces shaped the development of conceptual art. They argue that these sites were crucial for sharing ideas and questioning the role of artists in society. The study highlights how exhibitions and art schools played a key role in shaping the reception and dissemination of text-based conceptual art. Overall, the research demonstrates that artists in this period were interested in exploring social and political contexts through their work.