The ready made and elevated art

 In some cases pre-existing objects are brought together in such a way that their original identity is still apparent, yet transformed when seen in a new context. This type of sculpture is called assemblage.

This is a list of examples of assemblage and elevated contemporary art from older examples to new:

Marcel Duchamp - Fountain 1917 - Ironically named, this historical piece of 'ready made' modern art pushed the boundries on what could be considered worthy of being in a art gallery space. Giving a urinal a new context gives it an elevated sense of importance. As an arti piece it questions what is considered artwork if not context.

Piero Manzoni - The artists shit 1961 - "Manzoni sold one to Alberto Lùcia for 30 grams of 18-carat gold" -Tate. Putting a price on the artists physical and metaphorical being in a consumable way. It is packaged like a market item to emphasise the cycle of marketing and consumption. This fetishisation was one of Manzoni's many works using 'objects' relating to the exclusiveness of an artists being. This item proves a point of what people would consider valuable. The intimacy of the artist is what is being sold, using an ironic and contrivercial item elevates the meaning and intention behind it.

Tracey Emin - My Bed 1998 - This piece is a visual representation of a difficult time for the creator. Spending multiple days bedridden dealing with a nervous and depressive episode. This piece shows her vunerability and flaws at this point in her life. It was only through getting up and going to bathroom she looked back and reflected upon her self and state at that time. Through showing this piece publicly she is opening up her intimacy with her bed at that time and its importance.

Emma Sulkowicz - Carry that Weight 2014 - This piece is of endurance preformance art. The artist carried around a university mattress for everywhere by herself. She was not allowed to ask for help carrying this piece but was allowed to accept help. The preformance piece was made in retaliation to a claim of a fellow classmate raping her and getting away with it. Her mattress was to stay with her till legal action was made against him. This act caused a lot of debate and discussion around the drama between the two individuals leading to the conclusion that the artist lying about the rape.

Supreme - Brick 2016 - Supreme a Manhattan clothing brand that is heavily integrated into skate culture and hip hop. As the brand grew it maintained its quality and ethics throughout its products. While their clothing is well known to urban shoppers so is their less cohesive line of accessories. They also sell general items for sale with their logo slapped on. This is a both a parody and satire to the consumer culture and counter culture surounding streetware. Due to being a street brand they parody at the hint of crime having lots of their odd items be useful for criminal activity e.g. hammer,baseball bat.