#avangardist

• Avant-gardist — An artist, writer, theorist, or activist who belongs to the avant-garde or who supports and applies its radical, experimental, and nonconformist principles. As an adjective, the term describes an artwork, idea, technique, or attitude that breaks traditional boundaries, characterized by absolute novelty, formal boldness, a rebellious spirit, and the refusal of classic academic norms.
• Female avant-gardist — The feminine form of avangardist; a woman (writer, painter, director) who belongs to the avant-garde movements or who creates using experimental, unconventional techniques. As an adjective, it coordinates with feminine nouns, describing an innovative artwork, magazine, theory, or play deeply rooted in the spirit of anti-academic revolt.