Artspeaking topic
How did Duchamp permanently change the definition of art by entering a urinal called 'Fountain' into an exhibition?
— Marcel Duchamp, 'Fountain' (1917)
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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