The art world just priced a Dyson at four grand, proving once again that the only difference between trash and art is who's holding the receipt.
Art Collector Bids $4,000 on Broken Vacuum, Later Discovers It Was Trash
An art collector reportedly paid $4,000 for a broken vacuum cleaner, only to realize it was actually trash. The auction house has not commented, but the incident highlights the absurdity of the art market, where context and perception can turn junk into a prized possession.
Source: Art Collector Bids $4,000 on Broken Vacuum, Later Discovers It Was Trash — r/nottheonion
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