Social practice has been defined by the Los Angeles Times as "art that requires the engagement and participation of its audience." Now, if your initial reaction is, "How's that any different than a creative writing workshop or an interactive art exhibit?" we won't fault you for your perfectly valid response. But the concept of social practice has some seemingly innocuous quirks that make it stand apart, while simultaneously borrowing from other movements and genres.

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