MONOCULTURE – THE OBJECTIVIST

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In the 1960s, Ayn Rand turned to writing non-fiction and elaborated on the ideas set forth in her novels, united under the concept of Objectivism. From 1962 until 1976, she wrote for three successive periodicals. An extremely prolific writer, Rand commented on significant cultural events and outlined some negative trends from her Objectivist perspective. Considering the philosophy as an indispensable guide to the world, she addressed all kinds of topics. These also included a number of book reviews, a Q&A section, occasional editorial reports on the spread of Objectivism, a calendar of upcoming events such as lectures, and TV and radio programmes that featured Rand and her associates. Rand also compiled a list of books, which she considered to be of special interest to the adherents of Objectivism. The periodicals were supposed to help her readers “acquire relevant knowledge”.

About M HKA / Mission Statement

The M HKA is a museum for contemporary art, film and visual culture in its widest sense. It is an open place of encounter for art, artists and the public. The M HKA aspires to play a leading role in Flanders and to extend its international profile by building upon Antwerp's avant-garde tradition. The M HKA bridges the relationship between artistic questions and wider societal issues, between the international and the regional, artists and public, tradition and innovation, reflection and presentation. Central here is the museum's collection with its ongoing acquisitions, as well as related areas of management and research.

About M HKA Ensembles

The M HKA Ensembles represent our first steps towards initiating the public to today's art-related digital landscape. With the help of these new media, our aim is to offer our artworks a better and fuller array of support for their presentation and public understanding.