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Anarchitecture was a 1970s New York artists' collective including Gordon Matta-Clark that critiqued architecture's role in capitalist culture through anonymous collaborative works.

Why it matters: They challenged architecture as a symbol of societal stagnation and capitalist excess.

The big picture: Their projects, like Matta-Clark’s "Fake Estates," questioned property ownership and urban living norms.

Quick takeaway: Their socially engaged art influenced architectural discourse and inspired later experimental urban interventions.

Commenters say: Many admire Matta-Clark’s innovative approach and the group’s provocative critique of modern architecture and culture.