# Avant-Garde An experimental block theme for those who love simplicity. ![Avant-Garde WordPress Theme](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/486261/155393606-d2af8bfb-cbe2-41ad-994f-74dd691afff6.jpg) ## About Avant-Garde is about pushing boundaries and experimenting with new ideas. It’s about dreaming, thinking outside the box, and creating something unique. See the Avant-Garde theme in action at [https://bg.design/avant-garde/](https://bg.design/avant-garde/). ## Requirements - Gutenberg plugin (latest) - WordPress 5.9+ - PHP 5.6+ - License: [GPLv2](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html) or later ## Getting Started 1. Set up a local WordPress development environment, I recommend using [Local](https://localwp.com/). 2. Ensure you are using WordPress 5.9 or version 5.9+ with the [Gutenberg plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gutenberg/) active. 3. Clone / download this repository into the `/wp-content/themes/` directory of your new WordPress instance. 4. In the WordPress admin, use the Appearance > Themes screen to activate Avant-Garde.