In London, 1966, a group of artists like Yoko Ono, Wolf Vostell, Peter Weibel and Al Hansen came together to participate in the first Destruction in Art Symposium (DIAS) led by Gustav Metzger. According to the event's press release, the principal objective of DIAS was “to focus attention on the element of destruction in Happenings and other art forms, and to relate this destruction in society. Events were scheduled to occur throughout London.
In London, 1966, a cluster of artists such as Yoko Ono, Wolf Vostell, Peter Weibel, and Al Hansen converged to participate in the inaugural Destruction in Art Symposium (DIAS) spearheaded by Gustav Metzger. As stated in the event's press statement, the primary goal of DIAS was “to draw attention to the aspect of destruction in Happenings and other art forms, and to connect this destruction with society. Events were planned to take place throughout London.