Marcel Duchamp
Marcel Duchamp (France/USA, 1887–1968) was a revolutionary artist whose ideas reshaped 20th-century art. Known for his readymades like Fountain (1917), Duchamp challenged traditional notions of art and aesthetics. A key figure in Dada and conceptual art, his influence spans movements such as Surrealism and Minimalism, cementing his legacy as a modern art pioneer.

What is appropriation?
Appropriation in art involves using pre-existing images or objects with little or no modification. This technique has played a significant role across various art forms, including visual arts, music, performance, and literature. In visual arts, appropriation refers to the practice of adopting, sampling, recycling, or borrowing elements—or even entire forms—of existing visual culture, integrating them into new works to create meaning or critique.