Maria Lind

            In Maria Lind’s article, she discusses her experience curating as well as the idea of social practice in the art world. Lind places a great deal of importance on social practice, not just for the sake of the overall art world but also for the audience involved in it. Although the idea of social practice has not fully evolved in the art world, Lind expresses that this is where art should head in the direction of.

            The works Lind discuss were created in order to raise awareness of an issue through social experiences and bringing people together. An example of this is the website created called Schleuser.net, by artists Ralf Homann, Farida Heuck, and Manuela Unverdorben. These artists created the website in hopes of giving a better portrayal of immigrants. Although I question that this is an art movement, and not just a general idea in helping people and improving people’s perceptions, I do see how it does take a sense of art to successfully create this. Lind sees this as a unique and creative idea which is very obviously agreeable.

            Lind explains that the ‘minors,’ those who are not consumed but the art world such as the ‘majors,’ are the future of the art world and social practice. Sooner or later both the general art world and museums will expand their reach to social practice. They will see the value in the ideas of the ‘minors.’