avant-gardism

is, when programmatic, mere experiments with form at the expense of content which result in an art committed to being perpetually on the run.

But programmatic avant-gardism—which has meant, mostly, experiments with form at the expense of content—is not the only defense against the infestation of art by interpretations. At least, I hope not. For this would be to commit art to being perpetually on the run. (It also perpetuates the very distinction between form and content which is, ultimately, an illusion.)

avant gardism, n.All

avant gardism