Marcel Duchamp
Marcel Duchamp exhibited 'Bicycle Wheel' in 1913 and a urinal entitled 'Fountain' in 1917. These were two of his 'ready-made' sculptural pieces.
The Fountain of Trouble - 1917 was released on: USA: 24 September 1917
The cast of The Fountain of Trouble - 1917 includes: Nellie Allen Billy Franey Gale Henry Milburn Morante Ida Tenbrook
R. Mutt's "Fountain," a urinal submitted to an art exhibition in 1917, is considered crucial in art history because it challenged traditional notions of what constitutes art and sparked discussions about the role of the artist and the context in which art is presented. By recontextualizing an everyday object, Duchamp elevated the idea of "readymades" and provoked questions about creativity and intention. Personally, I believe it is art, as it embodies the conceptual shift that allows for diverse interpretations and encourages viewers to reconsider the boundaries of artistic expression.
Browning M 1917 machine gun
intel in 1917, named intel 4004.
Venustiano Carranza (1859-1920)
An important achievement for Marcel Duchamp was the creation of "Fountain" in 1917, a readymade sculpture that challenged traditional notions of art by presenting a urinal as an artistic object. This piece was pivotal in the Dada movement and significantly influenced conceptual art, prompting discussions about the definition and purpose of art. Duchamp's work encouraged artists to explore ideas over aesthetics, reshaping the landscape of modern art. His legacy is evident in the way contemporary art often prioritizes concept and context over traditional craftsmanship.
Wilfred Owen's wife was named Jon Stallworthy. They were married in 1917.
Broadhurst theatre is named after George Howells Broadhurst. The theatre opened on the 27th of September 1917 and was designed by Herbert J. Krapp and is located in New York.
Lenin
Vladimir Lenin, first head of state of the USSR and Bolshevik leader of the 1917 October Revolution.