Context/Progress

Dialogical art, particularly the examples mentioned, seem to have what I think is a great purpose in that they relate to society and deal with issues not just within the art world.
I found it interesting how there needs to be a different framework for dealing with these works which are based around dialogue and communication and how this differs from the art-object.
It still remains as a creative act and as discussed in the article- "Intervention in which the traditional art materials were replaced by 'sociopolitical relationships.'"
I like that the dialogue does not need to result in or stem from the art object.

Once again the notion of context emerges. I found this most ineresting in the works discussed in the article. This was because works such as 'Roof on Fire' facilitate dialogue within communities and it seems that within the context of art the issues and conflicts can be put aside and allow dialogue and conversation to take place, which hopefully results in solutions.

"Encouraged to speak and listen outside the tensions that surround their typical interactions on the street and to look beyond their respective assumptions about eachother."

The point made below is also interesting as- a critique of these works may be problematic if there are issues of race being dealt with, for example, would a bad review suggest you are a racist.. Perhaps the dialogue resulting in solutions could mean the works are succesful. I am not sure what determines this.. I suppose that is what the author discusses.