Nelson Leirner
Nelson Leirner (Brazil, 1932–2020) was a conceptual artist renowned for his ironic critiques of consumer culture and the art establishment. He employed everyday objects and pop culture icons in his installations and assemblages, challenging traditional art boundaries. Leirner was a founding member of the Grupo Rex, which sought to democratize art in Brazil.
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What is appropriation?
Appropriation in art involves using pre-existing images or objects with little or no modification. This technique has played a significant role across various art forms, including visual arts, music, performance, and literature. In visual arts, appropriation refers to the practice of adopting, sampling, recycling, or borrowing elements—or even entire forms—of existing visual culture, integrating them into new works to create meaning or critique.