Marginal Arts

Marginal arts refer to creative practices that exist on the edges of mainstream culture, often overlapping with outsider art, folk traditions, or underground movements. They are characterized by their outsider status, independence from commercial or institutional influences, and often reflect personal, local, or subcultural expressions. These arts can include community crafts, graffiti, folk music, or experimental forms that challenge conventional art norms. Marginal arts enrich cultural diversity by showcasing unique perspectives, and they frequently influence mainstream art over time, even if they initially develop outside formal art circles.