Found object

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A natural object, or one manufactured for some other purpose, considered as a work of art.

    "Over a period of years David brought me a series of found objects to use in my work. I treasure those objects too much to use them. Rick Lowe of Project Row Houses [in Houston] has evolved from a young, hard-working artist whose found art is cultural preservation."

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"Over a period of years David brought me a series of found objects to use in my work. I treasure those objects too much to use them. Rick Lowe of Project Row Houses [in Houston] has evolved from a young, hard-working artist whose found art is cultural preservation."

Etymology

A calque of French objet trouvé.

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