Photo of collection object The Futile Box — Filliou, Robert. The Futile Box, 1977. Hinged wood box containing rubber ball, overall (closed): 3 1/8 x 3 1/16 x 2 15/16" (8 x 7.7 x 7.5 cm). The Gilbert and Lila Silverman Fluxus Collection Gift, 3556.2008. (Photo: MoMA)

MoMA

The Futile Box

1977

Robert Filliou

French, 1926–1987

Drawings & Prints

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Filliou, Robert
Classification: Multiple
Formatted Medium: Hinged wood box containing rubber ball
Medium: hinged, wood, box, containing, rubber, ball
Dimensions: overall (closed): 3 1/8 x 3 1/16 x 2 15/16" (8 x 7.7 x 7.5 cm)
Departments: Drawings & Prints
Accession Number: 3556.2008
Credit Line: The Gilbert and Lila Silverman Fluxus Collection Gift

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