"The Gutai Manifesto"

"The Gutai Manifesto," issued in 1954 by the Japanese artist group Gutai, emphasized innovation and experimental art. It encouraged artists to break away from traditional forms, embrace new materials and techniques, and explore the physicality of art itself. The manifesto celebrated creativity, spontaneity, and the idea that art should be a direct expression of individual freedom and originality. It aimed to redefine artistic boundaries, fostering a dynamic approach that combined performance, abstract work, and interactive practices, ultimately influencing modern art movements worldwide by emphasizing the importance of active, liberating, and avant-garde creation.