Joseph Kosuth and ethics as a mediator between meaning and emptiness.

Joseph Kosuth’s “One and Three Chairs” is considered the materialization of his 1969 essay “Art after Philosophy”, where he defined Conceptual Art, in which Meaning relied solely its authors mind, expressed through a tireless repetition. Although this kind reiteration could become means for an understanding, fact that no effort was made (so to speak) explaining one’s personal views, deprived observer needed resources interpretation. Here lies dilemma Art can be criticised, since, if artist hide behind observer’s lack can, fact, propose something that, also him, devoid meaning. This why work may consist not itself, but defence at foundation artist's there must strong ethical values, manifested precisely correlation between Sign, Signifier Signified, Chairs”, subsequent work, repeatedly dwells, defending expression honesty should guide own defence, authors’ appreciators’ defence.