Jack Burnham
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Art Institute of Chicago
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MIT Press · 2023

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MIT Press · 2015
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The article traces the evolution of "systems art," a term coined by critic Jack Burnham in 1968 to describe art that uses rules, seriality, and repeti…
cultureMay 24, 2026
A new documentary titled "Maintenance Artist" (2025) traces the decades-long practice of Mierle Laderman Ukeles, a pioneering artist who focused on ma…
reviewMay 8, 2026
The article argues that as AI-generated images become more spectacular, the role of the artist is often misunderstood as merely writing prompts. Inste…
cultureApr 30, 2026
A new documentary titled "Maintenance Artist," directed by Toby Perl Freilich, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival this month. The film follows Mie…
cultureJul 3, 2025
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Jack Burnham

875 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3800, Chicago, IL 60611

Jul 22, 1968 — Aug 16, 1968

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