Letterist International

The Letterist International was a radical artistic group active from 1957 to 1964 in Paris, focused on challenging traditional art and cultural institutions. They emphasized the importance of spontaneous, experimental, and subversive art practices, rejecting commercialism and conventional aesthetics. Their work often involved provocative performances, graffiti, and public actions designed to disrupt societal norms and provoke thought. The group aimed to reconnect art with everyday life and to create an ongoing conversation about society and culture. Their ideas influenced later movements like Situationism and punk, shaping contemporary critiques of consumerism and media.