Tag Archives: tools


Ana Navas

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Ana Navas, ‘Yet far more often than these text based pieces, one would play pure melodies on the mouth organ (version II)’ (2013)

Based on descriptions of audio guides from ethnographic museums, 10 objects are created out of paper napkins. The originals remain unseen; the reconstruction relies only on the information heard.


Andy Warhol

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Andy Warhol, ‘Hammer and Sickle with Vibrator’ (1975)


Fred Pradeau

‘Coca-Cola Alcohol Distiller’ (2001)

‘Coca-Cola Alcohol Bottle’ (2001) by Fred Pradeau

A huge amount of coca cola is made to rot, and alcohol is distilled from it, using a machine made out of kitchen and plumbing tools.


Joe Scanlan

Joe Scanlan, ‘DIY or How to Kill Yourself Anywhere in the World for Under $399’ (2002)

The book ‘DIY’ presents a plan for how to go into any IKEA store in the world and buy materials with which to build your own coffin. As is the case with all Do-It-Yourself projects, some basic skills and tools are required.