groups: Gutai Art Association

The Gutai Art Association was a Japanese avant-garde group founded in 1954 that emphasized experimental and innovative art practices. Members sought to break traditional boundaries by incorporating physicality, performance, and new materials into their work, often focusing on the act of creation itself. They believed in the importance of individual expression and spontaneity, influencing modern art movements worldwide. Gutai challenged conventional notions of art, advocating for a dynamic relationship between the artist, materials, and environment, and played a significant role in the development of contemporary and conceptual art in Japan and beyond.