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“What I never wanted in art - and why I probably didn't belong in art - was that I never wanted viewers. I think the basic condition of art is the viewer: The viewer is here, the art is there. So the viewer is in a position of desire and frustration. There were those Do Not Touch signs in a museum that are saying that the art is more expensive than the people. But I wanted users and a habitat. I don't know if I would have used those words then, but I wanted inhabitants, participants. I wanted an interaction.”

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Vito Acconci
Vito Acconci

Vito Acconci (January 24, 1940 – April 28, 2017) was an American designer, performance artist, and architect. He first gained fame for his provocative performance and conceptual art, later transitioning to architecture and design, founding Acconci Studio. His work blurs the lines between art and architecture, emphasizing the interaction between space and the body. Key works include 'Seedbed' and 'Following Piece.' Acconci is considered a pioneer in public art and experimental architecture, influencing generations of artists and designers. more

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