Fluxus art acted as more of active works than reflective and passive, as fluxus artists often aimed to change the world and history, not the art world. As such, the works would rely on the audience’s involvement to shape the meaning, reflecting back to Vostell’s theory that “art is life - life is art.” Through his strong connection to the world around him and his understanding of how events affected society, Wolf Vostell created experience oriented works that created unique experiences and views for all who observed his works. Though he often focused on the darker aspects of the world around him, his works were not void of hope. Art is life, and life is art, and as a life can alter the meaning of art, art can change lives and the world around it, and with the strong portrayals Wolf Vostell’s works made, it’s clear that his art made its imprint on the world to change
Fluxus art acted as more of active works than reflective and passive, as fluxus artists often aimed to change the world and history, not the art world. As such, the works would rely on the audience’s involvement to shape the meaning, reflecting back to Vostell’s theory that “art is life - life is art.” Through his strong connection to the world around him and his understanding of how events affected society, Wolf Vostell created experience oriented works that created unique experiences and views for all who observed his works. Though he often focused on the darker aspects of the world around him, his works were not void of hope. Art is life, and life is art, and as a life can alter the meaning of art, art can change lives and the world around it, and with the strong portrayals Wolf Vostell’s works made, it’s clear that his art made its imprint on the world to change