Ja Ja Ja Ja Ja Nee Nee Nee Nee Nee 1970

Editor: This is Joseph Beuys's *Ja Ja Ja Ja Ja Nee Nee Nee Nee Nee*. It's a record sleeve, and there's something almost confrontational about the scribbled signature and chaotic lines. What do you make of it? Curator: It's a powerful statement, isn't it? Beuys, especially in the 1980s, was deeply engaged in political and social discourse. The 'yes' and 'no' represent binaries, political choices. The scribbles, that's the messy reality of decision-making, of trying to find clarity amidst chaos. How do you think this ties into his broader artistic philosophy? Editor: It feels like he's rejecting easy answers, even in something as simple as a record sleeve. It reminds me that everything is political. Curator: Precisely! Beuys aimed to democratize art, to make everyone aware of their potential as shapers of society. Art as a tool for social change. Editor: So it's not just about aesthetics, but about provoking thought and action. Curator: Exactly. And that's what makes Beuys so enduringly relevant.