This is another work of art by Manzoni. He called this work, Artist's Breath of Fiato d' Artista. He created it in 1960. It's a balloon with his breath inside it. He considered it as art. I find it unique. It makes me wonder why he creates such things like the Artist's Breath and the Artist's Shit.
Maybe it's because he wants to expand the concept of art. Because when we think of art, things that come to mind are paintings, sculptures and architecture. We don't regard things like shit and breath trapped inside balloons as art. Manzoni's works of art are unique because he uses his body to create it like the Artist's shit wherein he used his excrement and the Artist's breath wherein he used his breath. My view of art is very limited. It is confined to the traditional canvas, intricate strokes of paintbrushes, elaborate details of sculptures and commendable works of architecture. I'm guessing that's the reason why I wasn't able to appreciate Manzoni's work. I can't see it's beauty. I can't understand it. This goes to show that art is relative. If Manzoni considers his work art, that doesn't mean that I will consider it as art but his works art. His works intrigue me and continue to intrigue art historians. The underlying values in his works remains a mystery even the year 2009. It is up to you to interpret his works.
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