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36 Things That Have Not Been Used as Found Object Art, as Far as We Know
There are still many new frontiers to conquer.
There are still many new frontiers to conquer.
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“And Alexander wept, for there were no more worlds to conquer.”
That quote, from legendary villain Hans Gruber in Die Hard, often seems to emblematize the state of the anything-goes postmodern art world. From Andy Warhol’s Brillo Boxes and Yoko Ono’s apple to Jeff Koons’s basketballs-in-a-fish tank and Tracey Emin’s messy bed, it seems like the old opposition between art and life has totally broken down. Things have gotten pretty life-y in here.
Anything can be art—or can it? We’ve combed through art history and found some surprising omissions that will challenge everything you think you know about what art has become. Here, below, are 36 things that have never been used as art before, showing just how far we have yet to go.
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3) Barbie Fairytopia Mermaidia Bubble Vanity
4) Black Titanium Anodized 3-D Pot Leaf Barbell Tongue Ring
5) “Baxter” Bull Terrier Dog Mannequin
6) Beaded Decorated “Mazel Tov” Cake Server
7) Camouflage Pull-String Tank Piñata
8) Camo Skull Kit with Pedicles
9) Compact Booster Heater, Electric
10) Crossfit Proud Chest II Bra
11) Korg MA-1 Digital Metronome
12) Dinosaurs of North America Wall Map
13) Dried Meal Worms
14) Electric Can Opener With Built-in Bottle Opener And Knife Sharpener
16) Heel Pincer
17) HoMedics® MyBaby™ SoundSpa® On-The-Go White Noise Machine
18) Idaho state flag
19) Giant Inflatable American Eagle
20) J-Crew Factory Intarsia Scottie Dog Sweater
21) Jigeasel—A Jigsaw Puzzle Easel for Comfort Seekers
22) Lid Organizer
24) Muse: The Brain Sensing Headband
25) Novelty Stylish Banana Phone Shell Case for iPhone 4/4S/5/5S
26) OUCH! Sex Swing
28) Skunk Valentine Cards from JustSkunks.com
29) Sky & Telescope Moon Globe
30) The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water Blu-Ray
31) Super Mole Poblano Ready to Serve Mole Sauce
32) Titan Xtreme™ Crossbow with Acudraw™
34) Ultimate Luxury Class Bidet Seat
35) VHS Head Cleaner
36) Yoga Wheel