Untitled

Untitled

Ben Vautier

1965

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows a short, typed phrase on plain paper: "Receive, Return." It’s printed in black ink with a basic border. This isn’t just a note. It’s a real instruction from the Fluxus art group. Fluxus artists wanted everyday actions to feel like art. They used simple objects and words to make people pause and think. If this idea grabs you, look up Ben Vautier next.

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