David Carrier's Artcritical Review of Marcel Broodthaers' 1970 Assemblage at MoMA

David Carrier published a review on Artcritical examining Marcel Broodthaers' 1970 work Untitled (General with cigar). The piece combines a found oil painting with an actual cigar, measuring 15 3/4 by 11 13/16 by 2 3/4 inches. Carrier's analysis appeared on April 7, 2016, exploring Broodthaers' conceptual approach to institutional critique through this specific assemblage. The work represents Broodthaers' characteristic blending of everyday objects with traditional art forms to question artistic value and museum presentation. Carrier's review provides critical perspective on how Broodthaers challenged conventional art historical narratives through such hybrid creations. The Estate of Marcel Broodthaers holds copyright through Artists Rights Society and SABAM Brussels. This examination contributes to ongoing scholarly discourse about Broodthaers' influence on contemporary conceptual practices. The review was published at 1:17 AM Eastern Time through Artcritical's WordPress platform.