Outside the Square

Outsider Art? The term spanks of marginalization and disempowerment. Indeed this form of art has been known by many names, including the disturbing 'art of the insane', the spiritual 'visionary art' and 'intuitive art' and the condescending 'self taught art'.
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Thinking outside the square is critical when attempting to define the artistic field known as Outsider Art.

Outsider Art? The term spanks of marginalization and disempowerment. Indeed this form of art has been known by many names, including the disturbing ‘art of the insane’, the spiritual ‘visionary art’ and ‘intuitive art’ and the condescending ‘self taught art’.

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