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Richard Schechner's article, "9/11 as Avant-Garde Art?", explores the provocative question of whether the 9/11 attacks can be considered a work of art, particularly in light of avant-garde traditions. He begins by citing Karlheinz Stockhausen's controversial statement comparing the attacks to a performance, then problematizes this perspective. Schechner examines the implications of such a designation, questioning what it suggests about performance art, the nature of reality, and social morality in the 21st century. He argues that to understand this perspective, one must consider the history of the avant-garde and its consistent calls for the destruction of existing systems. The article delves into the complex relationship between art, destruction, and spectacle, ultimately challenging readers to confront the ethical and aesthetic implications of viewing catastrophic events through an artistic lens.

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