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What is Minimalist Art And Why Does it Matter?

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You've probably seen a few cubes sitting in an art gallery and questioned why they were there. How could cubes be important? How did we get here? Why should you care? This video describes the case for Minimalism.

How does the commodification and fetishization of Minimalist art undermine its initial goals and values?

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