Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/02/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]PHC wrote: I understand Duchamps' 'Fountain' was actually lost or destroyed shortly after the original exhibition. I doubt he really took it that seriously and didn't think anyone would actually want to *buy* it! I believe in the 1920s he created a limited edition of 'Fountains' and signed them all. These are the ones now on show around the world. ======================== I read recently that "Fountain" was voted the most influential art work of the 20th century by a panel of some 600 artists/historians/critics. Wish I could remember where. If you *really* want to immerse yourself in Duchamp, have a look here: http://www.understandingduchamp.com/ It's also a very clever web site, but you need Flash to view it. -- Phil Swango 307 Aliso Dr SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 http://pswango.smugmug.com/ pswango(at)att.net