Fluxen

Fluxen is a term primarily associated with the *Fluxus* art movement, an international collective of artists, musicians, and performers that emerged in the mid-20th century. Founded in the 1960s, Fluxus sought to challenge traditional artistic and cultural norms by embracing minimalism, spontaneity, and interdisciplinary experimentation. The movement often blurred the lines between high and low art, incorporating everyday objects, performance, and even chance operations into its works.

Key figures in Fluxus included artists like George Maciunas, Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik, and Allan Kaprow. Maciunas, often called the "father of Fluxus," organized early gatherings in New York and later in Europe, where artists would perform improvised actions, distribute handmade zines, and create ephemeral installations. Performances were central to Fluxus, with artists using techniques like *happenings*—unscripted, participatory events that invited audiences to engage directly with the art.

Fluxus also emphasized anti-commercialism and anti-art, rejecting the institutionalized gallery system. Many works were ephemeral, meant to be experienced in real time rather than preserved as physical objects. The movement’s influence extended beyond art into music, theater, and even political activism, fostering a spirit of radical creativity that continues to inspire contemporary artists and cultural practitioners. Fluxus remains a significant part of avant-garde history, celebrated for its rebellious spirit and its celebration of art as a living, participatory experience.