From or by Marcel Duchamp or Rrose Sélavy (Box in a Valise)

Description

From or by Marcel Duchamp or Rrose Sélavy (Box in a Valise) is a collection of eighty miniature reproductions, all carefully housed in a valise, or suitcase. Together they represent five decades of Duchamp's art. The collected works demonstrate Duchamp's versatility as an artist and thinker. Box in a Valise continues to inspire today because it reveals how creativity is intertwined with everyday experience. By exploring the breadth of Duchamp's art—from his early paintings to his iconic readymades to his conceptual musings—we can distil lessons about how to lead a creative life.

Captured with 3D imaging technology, the group of miniatures in Box in a Valise is available for digital viewing for the first time. By making these virtual objects accessible to the public, M+ invites broad participation in what Duchamp called 'the creative act', an interpretative effort requiring both artist and spectator to bestow significance on an artwork. Through this interactive experience you can explore Duchamp's historic work and discover vital lessons for today.