In short, John M. Bennett is a national treasure and an international man of mystery. Is
he a mild-mannered librarian or a fluxist master? Is he camping in a
hole full of beans? Possibly.
Category: Fluxus
Fluxus and Minimalism and Me
Roots of Fluxus vs. Roots of Minimalism Fluxus and Minimalism emerged at about the same time, and in reaction to the same tendencies in the art world. Both sensibilities evolved partly as a reaction against the post war (WWII) dogma of Abstract Expressionism. More importantly, they were both artistic revolutions against the art establishment. But…
Instant Fluxfest Kit: The Fluxus Performance Workbook
550 Classic Fluxus Performance Scores Hey kids! Get your gang together and have your very own Instant Fluxfest! Just download the incredible Fluxus Performance Workbook and get busy performing the scores that have entertained and enlightened generations of Fluxus enthusiasts round the world. The Fluxus Performance Workbook. It’s Free! Get yours today! Download it now…
The Fluxlist: Lists, Links, Social Media
The Fluxlist in 2018 is as busy as it ever has been since its founding in 1996 by Fluxus co-founder Dick Higgins and friends. Some of whom (like Allen Bukoff) remain active on the list to this day. Where will you find The Fluxlist today? Facebook Group (Most of the interactivity for which the intermedia…
John M. Bennett and Luna Bisonte Prods
John M. Bennett has been (and continues to be) a prolific author and publisher of avant garde poetry and experimental writing. He is an active and inspirational member of the contemporary Fluxus community, and along with his wife, Cathy Mehrle Bennett, is also an active participant in the international network of mail artists. Since 1974,…
FLUXFEST CHICAGO 2017
FLUXFEST CHICAGO 2017 Itinerary: Thursday, May 25. Opening reception, connections… Don E Boyd and art networking. 4 to 7 PM, Joan Flasch artist book library, school of the Art Institute of Chicago. Dinner to follow, at Italian Village. Friday, May 26th. Meet at 9 AM at Patisserie Toni for breakfast, followed by a visit to…
Chicago Fluxfest 2017: Hold These Dates
It’s Another Fluxfest! May 25 though May 28 FLUXFEST CHICAGO 2017 Don’t ask too many questions!!! Only the dates are official for now but our agent on the ground, our man in the street, our favorite fluxy impresario is making things happen.
George Maciuanas Documentary Film
George Maciunas (1931–1978) was a co-founder, and the self-appointed leader of Fluxus, an international community of artists, which was especially active in the United States, Japan, and Europe during the 1960s and 1970s. Today, the Fluxus network continues to thrive in the traditions established all those years ago by Maciuanas and his contemporaries. Manhattan-based artist and…
What is Fluxus: The Fluxlist List
What characteristics of an artwork serve to identify a piece as belonging to, or related to, Fluxus? Historically many artists working in different media have related their work to Fluxus. Some of these artists belonged to a group surrounding the Lithuanian-American artist, George Maciunas, and the American artist, Dick Higgins. After the death of Maciunas, Higgins…
Rubric by Jane Flury – Fluxfest Performance Chicago 2016
RUBRIC Jane Flury Performed by Jane Flury & Viv Vassar Music by Allan Revich at Chicago Cultural Center as Part of Chicago Fluxfest 2016 Video Credit: Mary Campbell
Some People Doing Fluxus – Poster by Allen Bukoff
Poster made by Allen Bukoff of Fluxus Midwest, after Fluxfest Chicago 2016. Allen has generously made downloadable and printable copies available on his website at, fluxfest.org/somefluxus/SOMEFLUXUSPOSTER30x35.jpg or fluxfest.org/somefluxus/SOMEFLUXUSPOSTERtabloid.jpg
Fluxfest 2016 – Chicago
FLUXFEST CHICAGO 2016 A Schedule of events: Thursday, May 26th 4-7 PM Exhibition Opening and Reception – “DO IT NOW” – Contemporary Networking in Mailart and Fluxus” Joan Flasch Artistbook Library, School of the Art Institute of Chicago 37 S. Wabash Avenue, Suite 508, Chicago * Dinner to follow at Italian Village, 71 W. Monroe,…