Warhol and the Shark

Warhol just like Duchamp decided he wanted to make a unique type of art by using something already created. Warhol’s photograph, titled "Brillo Boxes," depicts stacked boxes. Nothing about the photograph is unique, yet the photo is considered a piece of art. People stack boxes for the dumpster or for their kids to play in, but few would consider these boxes art. Thus, Warhol’s boxes are a unique way to show off his creative background.

Another unique art subject I had never seen before was Damien Hirst's "Shark". I believe this kind of art piece should be used in an animal museum or some other facility dedicated to animals. With the growing fear of sharks these days, I think Hirst’s piece would strike fear within its viewers. In fact, Hirst stated he wanted a shark big enough to eat people. Fortunately, I have my own opinions on things, seeing the world differently than others. Hirt’s shark is unique, and deserves credit for the amount of money he spent to preserve his piece. Though Hirst deserves recognition for his shark, I hope when people come across this animal, they do not wish to preserve their own animals. Such action would turn an art museum, which is filled with unique paintings, into the animal planet. 

Conner