“It is weird when one of those copies is put out on the display to observe people taking the thing so seriously. You see hordes of unsmiling art-worshippers craning their heads around the object, staring at it for ages, standing back, looking at it from all angles. It’s a urinal! It’s not even the original. The art is in the idea, not the object.”
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What Are You Looking At?: 150 Years of Modern Art in a Nutshell
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Will Gompertz
Will Gompertz is a seasoned editor with a rich experience in the fields of art and media. Born on August 25, 1965, he has held editorial positions in several prominent art magazines. more
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