Dubuffet's Manifesto

Jean Dubuffet's Manifesto advocates for valuing raw, unrefined art created outside traditional cultural institutions. He championed "Art Brut," or "Raw Art," emphasizing genuine, spontaneous expression from non-professional artists, often from marginalized backgrounds. Dubuffet believed such art reveals authentic human creativity free from academic rules and societal expectations. The manifesto encourages embracing imperfect, unconventional forms of art as more truthful and vital, challenging the dominance of classical art standards and highlighting the importance of individual, instinctive expression.