Make It, then Break It. | Carolina Borja and Amy Toscani | The Art Assignment

The video explores an annual art competition featuring artists Carolina Borja and Amy Toscani. They discuss their collaborative work, 'Constructing on Deconstructing,' which involves large-scale pinatas that are meant to be destroyed by the audience. The video delves into the philosophical and historical context of art destruction, highlighting its significance and the emotional impact on artists. It also presents an art assignment encouraging viewers to create and then destroy their own art, reflecting on the impermanence and transformation of art.

What is the primary theme of Carolina Borja's artwork?

• The beauty of nature

• The future of technology

• The history of Minneapolis

• The collision of cultures

What unique element do Carolina and Amy incorporate into their collaborative work?

• Digital technology

• Audience participation

• Historical references

• Environmental themes

What does the art assignment encourage participants to do?

• Create a permanent sculpture

• Paint a landscape

• Build something and then have it destroyed

• Write a poem

Which artist is known for creating a self-portrait that melted away like a candle?

• Janine Antoni

• Erz Fisher

• Robert Rauschenberg

• Willem de Kooning

What is a key philosophical idea discussed in the video regarding art?

• Art can gain meaning through destruction

• Art should never be touched

• Art is only valuable if expensive

• Art is always permanent

How does the destruction of art contribute to its transformation?

• It makes the art more valuable

• It allows the art to take on a new form

• It makes the art less interesting

• It erases the artist's original intent

What role does the audience play in the destruction of art according to the video?

• They are responsible for preserving the art

• They are passive observers

• They critique the art from a distance

• They actively participate in the transformation