Outsider Art
The style of Outsider Art as known as Art Brut encompasses artwork outside conventional culture and traditional art institutional frameworks. This includes self-taught or low-caste artists who remain outside the dominant art market. Beginning in the 20th century, notable artworks and artists during this period include havers for it’s unrefined representation and beauty, such as the reclusive artist Henry Drager with his beautifully detailed imaginary paintings and French artist Jean Dubuffet who named and categorized art as ‘brut’ made my people without any formal
The height of notoriety for Outsider Art came after the mid 20th century with symbolist artist Adolf Wölfli and folk artist Martin Ramirez’s deep visionary pieces receiving global recognition. Outside art is soulful and modern. It goes beyond limits set by already established art and reveals the innermost thoughts of its makers and boldly shares what the artists has to say. Through the use of abnormal materials and working processes, the artists who live in seclusion express their thoughts towards the world, humankind, and society.
Like other movements, Outsider Art has captivated modern-day artists and collectors, even as museums and galleries are starting to appreciate its cultural and artistic worth. The movement’s focus on authentic self-expression and individuality exerts a strong appeal on people looking for art that is unclassifiable and incorporates eclecticism. Outsider Art encourages people to use their imagination without the restrictions of convention by appreciating the imagination of people at the margins of society.
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