Direction is one of George Brecht’s early event-scores that exemplifies his commitment to Fluxus and participatory art. Like many of Brecht’s works, Direction invites the participant to engage in a simple, yet profound activity that blurs the lines between art and life.

The event-score for Direction is succinct and minimal, consisting of the following instruction:

“Arrange to observe a sign indicating direction of travel. Travel in the indicated direction. Travel in another direction.”

The act of interpreting and deciding which direction to take — or whether to follow the given guidance — becomes the art itself. The score suggests a subtle play with control, choice, and the act of navigating through space, all within the context of everyday life.