Conceptual Group ACT's 1990s Armenian Interventions Supporting Liberal Democracy

From 1994 to 1996, the conceptual art collective known as ACT was active in Armenia, focusing on positive artistic initiatives and exhibitions. Their mission was to bolster the establishment of a new state founded on liberal democratic values and market capitalism. The group's conceptual actions took place in traditional exhibition venues, on the streets, and in abandoned factories. Although their works often appeared minimal and stark, they consistently provided a framework for political and aesthetic engagement. This article features two writings by members of the group, accessible through MIT Press via subscription. The piece was published on ARTMargins Online on February 5, 2013, by Hratch Armenakyan.