Stefan Banz by Text by Stefan Banz

The legacy of Marcel Duchamps infamous sculpture explored in detail with new research In 1917 the newly formed Society of Independent Artists received an unusual submission for its inaugural exhibit in New York a porcelain urinal signed with the name R. Mutt. The Societys board members agreed to accept it into the exhibition but they decided at the last minute to omit the piece entitled Fountain from the final display.