The Strangest Art Exhibitions From Around the World

A Middle Finger to the Art World

Marcel Duchamp is best known for his “readymade” art, where he takes everyday objects and just calls them art. Fountain, above, was the center of debate when it came time to show the piece, and the curators wondered whether or not they should hide the piece from view.

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