Jerry Saltz

John Baldessari, the 79-year-old conceptualist, has spent more than four decades making laconic, ironic conceptual art-about-art, both good and bad.

American Critic

Used when discussing theories or understanding complex ideas, typically in academic or intellectual discussions.

Highlights abstract rather than practical thinking; dealing with ideas rather than events or objects.

Often found in contexts where deep intellectual debate and theoretical understanding are valued.

Associated with originality and creativity in the arts; conceptualists create using new, often unconventional ideas.

In art, emphasizes the idea or concept behind the work more than the physical artwork itself.

Conceptualists in art and design often aim to disrupt traditional methods and provoke thought.