The Philosopher Who Predicted Our Post-Literate Art Moment
An Artnet News feature dated 10 April 2026 examines the philosopher Vilém Flusser through the lens of art criticism by Martha Schwendener, arguing that Flusser anticipated a contemporary “post-literate” visual culture shaped by technical images and media systems. The article situates Flusser’s ideas in relation to current art and multimedia practices, presenting him as a prescient theorist of how images can overtake text as a dominant mode of communication. It frames his relevance for understanding today’s art world, where digital tools and image circulation influence both artistic production and interpretation.
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