We agree with Daniel Buren, of course, that all artistic practice is political with a small 'p', and that there are socio-economic implications in the decision to be an artist. But how can art's political and social impact be measured? Joseph Beuys would surely claim a central importance for the creative process in the life of the culture but Duchamp, one of our heroes, would measure such an impact in the weight of a worn shirt.
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