"The unit defines 'social sculpture' as an interdisciplinary art practice that involves the audience in shaping social processes. Since thought and discussion are its core materials, it recognizes that all humans are artists capable of shaping a democratic, sustainable world”"
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Social sculpture
is a specific example of the extended concept of art, that was advocated by the conceptual artist and politician Joseph Beuys. Social Sculpture to illustrate his idea of art's potential to transform society. As an artwork it includes human activity, that strives to structure and shape society or the environment.
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