Alan Kaprow

Alan Kaprow was a pioneering American artist known for creating "happenings," which are spontaneous, interactive artistic events emphasizing participation and experience over traditional visual art. His work blurs the lines between art, performance, and everyday life, encouraging audience involvement and improvisation. Kaprow's concepts challenged conventional art forms, inspiring movements that prioritize engagement and ephemeral, participatory experiences. His ideas have profoundly influenced contemporary performance art and the way artists think about audience interaction and the role of context in art.