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Conceptual Art Workshop
for the Visually Impaired
Project 1 - Blind Contour Drawing of Duchamp’s Fountain
After experiencing a replica of “the most important artwork of the past century” - Marcel Duchamp’s Fountain (1914) - the students will create “blind” contour drawings by taping white string onto black paper. This exercise explores the use of line and form in creating a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional object, peaking interest and generating questions about the nature and importance of Conceptual Art.
In Mexico City, the physical contact with the urinal helped to emphasize the offensive and/or repulsive intentions Duchamp...
Being led to the Fountain replica.
Hands-on experience of the Fountain.
"Wait a second..."
"...I know what that is!"
The humour of Duchamp quickly became obvious, too.
Students prepare to make a "blind contour" drawing.
White string on black paper.
Blind Contour Drawing of Duchamp's Fountain.
Blind Contour Drawing of Duchamp's Fountain.
Blind Contour Drawing of Duchamp's Fountain.
Blind Contour Drawing of Duchamp's Fountain.