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The term “avant-garde” originally meant “ahead of the rent.” Art has always been financially threatened.

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'Avant-garde' comes from French, meaning the vanguard or advance guard of an army. It was later applied to artists and writers considered ahead of their time. It has nothing to do with rent.

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The term “avant-garde” originally meant “ahead of the rent.” Art has always been financially threatened. | SmartAss Facts