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Destruction in Art Symposium
Destruction in Art Symposium
The Destruction in Art Symposium (DIAS) was held at the Africa Centre in Covent Garden, London, from 9-11 September 1966, launching a
series of events.
It brought together a diverse group of international artists, poets, and scientists, including key representatives of the counter-cultural
underground, to speak on the theme of destruction in art.
Throughout September Happenings, poetry readings, and performances took place in venues all over London.
Effective marketing by the Honorary Committee, led by Gustav Metzger, brought the symposium a great deal of attention in the national
and international media, as well as throughout the international art community.
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General Overview of DIAS
Photo credit: Tom Picton
Lent by the artist's family
This general overview of DIAS was taken at the Africa Centre in Covent Gardens, London in 1966.
The DIAS press release claimed that: 'The main objective of DIAS was to focus attention on
the element of destruction in Happenings
and other art forms, and to relate this destruction in society.'
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