Group Material

Group Material is an art collective active from the early 1980s to the late 1990s, known for creating public art that challenges conventional ideas about community and audience. They produced projects that involved community participation, curated exhibitions, and used signage and temporary installations to provoke thought about social issues, often emphasizing collaboration and interaction. Their approach blurred the lines between artist and viewer, encouraging collective engagement and dialogue. Essentially, Group Material aimed to democratize art, making social activism, community concerns, and public expression central to their work.