The 1960s were violent and tumultuous; assassinations, war in Viet Nam, inner-city riots and student protests kept the country on edge. Naturally, art reflected the times, and events such as the Destruction In Art Seminar in London in September, 1966 offered performances by destruction artists. Kurt was right in the middle of it, and wrote this essay, which appeared in the publication ArtsCanada.
Violence - Art and the American Way
Protesters at the Destruction In Art Seminar in London, 1966 (photo John Prosser)
