The artwork titled “Bottlerack” by Marcel Duchamp, executed in 1914, represents a prominent example of the ready-made medium, encapsulating the essence of the Dada art movement. The installation, which measures 59 x 37 cm, is part of a private collection.
“Bottlerack” is a minimalist assembly of a multi-tiered metal frame designed specifically to drain drying bottles. Each tier consists of a circular arrangement of hooks extending outward to hold bottles securely. The simple yet industrial construction challenges traditional notions of art, exemplifying Duchamp’s intent to transform ordinary manufactured objects into provocative artistic statements. The utilitarian aesthetic of the artwork underscores the Dada movement’s emphasis on rejecting conventional artistic techniques and questioning the very nature of art itself.
