The Long Front of Culture

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In 1950s London, a collective of artists and theorists known as the Independent Group sought to redefine postwar culture by merging art with military-industrial technologies and popular culture. Kevin Lotery explores how they embraced exhibition design as a unique medium to synthesize high and low cultural elements, blending aesthetics with scientific concepts. This innovative approach aimed to reshape societal perspectives and highlight the interplay between diverse cultural forces, ultimately transforming the landscape of contemporary art and design.