Arthur Jafa’s Radical Theory of Readymade Art
In an interview published by Artnet News on May 29, 2026, artist and filmmaker Arthur Jafa outlines a “radical theory” of readymade art, discussing how found images and existing cultural material can be recontextualized as artworks. The piece frames Jafa’s approach as a conceptual strategy that treats selection, editing, and presentation as primary artistic acts. The article situates his ideas within contemporary debates about authorship and appropriation in art.
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