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They were part of a movement that rebelled against the art of the 1960s, which was perceived as too intellectual and abstract, especially the prevailing Conceptual and Minimal Art. Inspired by Pop Art and Punk, they created figurative, gesturally expressive and often provocative art characterized by bold colors and energetic, dynamic forms. In various media such as painting, sculpture, install­lations, photography, and performance art, they addressed political and social issues and broke down the boundaries between high and low culture. In the early 1980s, they ex­pe­rienced their …