Object 5, 1917
Louis Paul Dessault
France, 1887-1968
oil on metal, stickers
Object 5 is a piece of art because it is made by an established artist. It was acquired by the Museum of Unintentional Art because it is made by an established artist. There is a museum label next to the art piece with the artist's name, date of birth, title of the work, and used materials. The audio explains the additional context in which you can judge this work of art. This work moves within the artistic field. Meaning is not only built by the artist; it is built by the museums, curators, artists, and also by you, the viewer. At first, you might shrug it off as just a red booster or hydrant. Without the guidance of institutions and the museum label, you have no idea how to judge this artwork or what to say about it. Listen to the audio to understand this work of art.