Niki de Saint Phalle Gun Art

We've discussed much gun-based art here before--artists shooting themselves or other objects--but I do not believe we have yet covered this instance by Niki de Saint Phalle.

A white canvas with bags of paint concealed beneath was to be fired upon, releasing the paint in random patterns. But the project proved more intractable than anticipated.

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Posted By: Paul - Sat Dec 31, 2016
Category: Art | Avant Garde | Guns | 1960s

Comments

If you - the artist - have to close your eyes to get the gun to fire at point-blank range to make art - it's not art. It's accidental.

I am now going to paint something abstract, without using my eyes.

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Posted by Greg on 12/31/16 at 09:33 AM

When in doubt, use C-4.

Posted by Virtual on 12/31/16 at 01:10 PM

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