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Urinal Pisses on Picasso

2004_12_3_fountain.jpgThis just in. Duchamp's 1917 work, "Fountain," which consists of a white urinal, was voted the most influential work of modern art EVER on Wednesday, reports the AP.

Quote: The creative process that goes into a work of art is the most important thing. The work itself can be made of anything and can take any form. Simon Wilson

Picasso and Warhol both said through spokesmen that they felt cheated.
The survey was conducted by Gordon's Gin, who said they would now serve their gin in a similar fountain.
The urinal was also signed by R. Mutt.
That was not mentioned. (Thanks, James!) MGR

 
 

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