Founded in 1993 by antique dealer Scott Wilson after discovering Lucy in the Field with Flowers. Currently located in Boston, Massachusetts with over 700 pieces of "art too bad to be ignored". Collection includes works by artists who have serious intent but significant flaws. Museum accepts both donated and purchased works, with some exceeding $6.50 purchase limit
Visual arts encompass traditional fine arts, media arts, architecture, and folk arts. Creativity and innovative thinking are essential life skills. Artists shape investigations following or breaking traditional practices
Philosophy of art studies nature of art, while art criticism focuses on specific works. Art criticism aims to enhance understanding, while philosophers provide conceptual foundations. Art is defined as human-made artifacts, not natural objects
Duchamp's 1917 Fountain was a 90-degree turned urinal signed as 'R. Mutt.'. It was the first conceptual artwork, challenging traditional art gallery norms. Duchamp argued that anything could be art if it was chosen and called art
Opera has some of the silliest plots imaginable. Opera broadcasts at The Met offer better seats than live performances. Opera librettists Adami and Simoni adapted from 18th century play by Gozzi
Monet's 1877 painting shows steam and smoke enveloping a 75x104 cm canvas. Part of a dozen-canvase series depicting Paris's largest train terminal. Exhibited at the 1877 Impressionist exhibition alongside Caillebotte's Le Pont de l'Europe