In 2015, a “modern art” installation titled “Where Are We Going to Dance Tonight?” by the so-called Italian artist couple Goldschmied & Chiari was thrown into the litter bin after the cleaning staff mistook it for rubbish [1]. This is not the only instance of this phenomenon. A similar case happened in 2014 when a cleaner threw away works made out of newspaper, cardboard, and cookie pieces [2]. In an opposite case from 2016, a pair of glasses left on San Francisco’s Museum of Modern Art floor were mistaken for art [3]. In 2017, at Robert Gordon University in Scotland, a man left a pineapple at a local exhibition. When he returned a few days later, he was amazed to discover that the museum staff had enclosed the pineapple in glass and made it an official part of the exhibition. The local journalist who covered the story concluded, “Trash can be art sometimes” [4].
Excellent piece. The role of art in understanding history and its importance in letting one experience what 'ought to be' or what to aspire to was well articulated and is so needed. Will certainly share it in occasions with friends.
This was a truly excellent read. Great job Yonatan, and thank you for sharing it with the world.
Ambitious piece! Great job Yonatan
Excellent piece. The role of art in understanding history and its importance in letting one experience what 'ought to be' or what to aspire to was well articulated and is so needed. Will certainly share it in occasions with friends.
Thanks Juan! Yes, Peikoff elaborates about that beautifuly in the Ominous Parallles.