Anne Verstraete

Anne Verstraete is a contemporary artist who breathes new life into discarded works by employing the concept of ‘objet trouvé’ (found object), a concept popularized by the Dada movement in the early 20th century, and based on the idea that the artist’s choice of an object recontextualizes it as an artwork. 

Anne scours flea markets, estate sales, and trash collections, seeking out amateur art that has been cast aside. Each piece she finds sparks her curiosity about its origins, the anonymous creator, and the untold story behind it.

Verstraete’s discovery and re-presentation of a piece transform it from waste to a cherished artwork, challenging the perception of value in art.