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Meaning
This points to the idea that art can be built from whatever is at hand, not only from polished materials. It can be taken to mean that invention comes from reusing the ordinary in new ways, and it lands for anyone making something from leftovers, found objects, or limited means.
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Originally said in English.
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About Dries van Noten
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