Why We Need Aesthetic Reinvigoration: Fen de Villiers

In this conversation, Robert Mixa and Andrew Petiprin talk with artist Fen de Villiers about the nature of artistic creation and the state of contemporary art. We explore his artistic practice and sculptural work, tracing the lineage from early 20th century art movements and their radical reimagining of form and space. De Villiers reflects on how those movements — from Italian Futurism to Art Deco—challenged what art could be, and what lessons they hold for us today. But do we need to simply imitate the past, especially the Italian Renaissance? And is beauty the right word for what art needs now? We discuss why that term has become inadequate, and what vitality in art actually means for the 21st century. Learn more about Fen de Villiers and his art here: https://www.fendevilliers.com/ Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: IAVJQU4VFXVHHXWV