On The Locus of Art Brut, Today

For the last three decades, Art Brut—also known as Outsider Art and Marginal Art—has emerged as a distinct genre largely due to its creation by economically, socially, and especially mentally marginalized individuals. This genre has captivated both scholarly and market attention, particularly in economically developed regions. The increasing interest has sparked extensive discourse about the relationship between this form of creation, mental state, and the contentious interpretations that have proliferated. Grounded in the philosophical framework of Deleuze and Guattari, particularly through the lens of schizoanalysis, this article critiques prevailing views of Art Brut to underscore its sociopolitical significance within today’s capitalist landscape, which is predominantly shaped by capitalist forces. This perspective challenges traditional interpretations and highlights how Art Brut functions as a radical expression of societal and cultural dynamics under capitalism, exploring new forms of marginalization and control.

Title: On the Locus of Art Brut, Today

Author(s): Isil Ezgi Celik

Publisher: Common Ground Research Networks

Collection: The Arts in Society

Journal Title: The International Journal of Social, Political and Community Agendas in the Arts

Keywords: Art Brut, Capitalism, Desire, Schizoanalysis, Schizophrenic Object

Volume: 15

Issue: 4

Date: October 28, 2020

ISSN: 2326-9960 (Print)

ISSN: 2327-2104 (Online)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18848/2326-9960/CGP/v15i04/1-8

Citation: Celik, Isil Ezgi. 2020. “On the Locus of Art Brut, Today.” The International Journal of Social, Political and Community Agendas in the Arts 15 (4): 1-8. doi:10.18848/2326-9960/CGP/v15i04/1-8.