Henry Flynt
1940–
Introduction
Henry Flynt (born 1940 in Greensboro, North Carolina) is an American philosopher, musician, writer, activist, and artist connected to the 1960s New York avant-garde. He coined the term "concept art" in the early 1960s, during which time he was associated with figures in the Fluxus scene. He later received attention for his anti-art demonstrations against New York cultural institutions in 1963 and 1964.
Since 1983, he has focused on philosophical writing related to nihilism, science, mathematical logic, post-capitalist economics, and personhood. A number of his archival musical recordings, which fuse hillbilly music with avant-garde techniques, were released in the 2000s. He has collaborated with artists such as C.C. Hennix, La Monte Young, George Maciunas, and John Berndt.
Wikidata identifier
Q971582
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Introduction
Anti-artist, who proposed that purely subjective experiences that parallel, but precede aesthetic experiences offer superior insights than does art. He coined the term "concept art."
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, conceptual artist, musician, philosopher
ULAN identifier
500139095
Names
Henry Flynt
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