Tuesday, January 19, 2010

 

WHEN GENIUS JUST HAPPENS...


Seattle artist Caleb Larsen made this piece entitled "A Tool To Deceive And Slaughter" a simple looking black box with a not so simple way of owning it.You see Caleb placed an internet connection inside the box and it perpetually lists itself on Ebay once every seven days trying to constantly find new ownership.I don't know how many collectors out there would be willing to invest in a piece like this but it sure makes for a good discussion on art and ownership.His first solo show "Everything All The Time Right Now" is running through February 13th at the Lawrimore Project and you can read more from Jen Graves at The Stranger. And be sure to check out the auction here to see the progression of a work of art and you have to read all of the "purchase agreement" between the artist and current owner pure comedy I love it.

Thanks to Strath and Emily for the heads up.

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