Artwork
Fountain
Fountain is a print by Alastair MacKinven. It dates from 2007 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Fountain is a 2007 print by Alastair MacKinven, featuring a black-and-white image on a white background.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a urinal on its side, referencing Marcel Duchamp's 1917 artwork of the same name, which challenged traditional notions of art.
Technique & Style
The print is characterized by its simplicity, with a thin white border framing the central image and the title 'Fountain' printed below in a straightforward font.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alastair MacKinven has a habit of making prints that feel like someone’s dry joke, small, sharp, and a little mean.
