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June 22, 2005

found art + vending machine = pure genius

While browsing oregonlive's shop oregon blog, I came across this entry documenting a recent experience with the Museum of Modern Materialism. I visited the MMM in February while it was located inside the eclectic Wacky Willy's store on NW 24th and Vaughn. My friend Adam obtained a capsule containing a clothing label and a variety of ammunition shells.

'Lex', the mysterious curator of the MMM, has successfully blended the thrill of found art with the convenience of a vending machine. Price of entry to the Portland Art Museum too steep? Can't wait until First Thursday to get your art fix? The MMM is a fount of instant satisfaction, priced at a sliding scale of $.25 to $.50. You even get to keep the exhibit.

The MMM can currently be found near NW 21st and Glisan. I will attempt to locate it in the next few days and give an update on the quality of the exhibits.

Posted by mara at June 22, 2005 3:43 PM