Photo of collection object This box contains an idea so important that it could change art. I hid so that no one can pinch the idea from me.
Vautier, Ben. This box contains an idea so important that it could change art. I hid so that no one can pinch the idea from me., 1966. Locked metal box with synthetic polymer paint, 4 3/4 x 6 1/8 x 3 1/8" (12 x 15.5 x 8 cm). The Gilbert and Lila Silverman Fluxus Collection Gift, 2930.2008. (Photo: MoMA)

This box contains an idea so important that it could change art. I hid so that no one can pinch the idea from me.

1966

Ben Vautier

French, born Italy. 1935

Drawings & Prints

Maker/Artist
Vautier, Ben
Classification
Sculpture
Formatted Medium
Locked metal box with synthetic polymer paint
Dimensions
4 3/4 x 6 1/8 x 3 1/8" (12 x 15.5 x 8 cm)
Accession Number
2930.2008
Credit Line
The Gilbert and Lila Silverman Fluxus Collection Gift

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