found object

noun

Synonyms of found objectnext
: objet trouvé

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His practice brings together photography, moving image, archival materials, and found objects, often exploring ideas around impermanence, insecurity, and memory. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Made from steel, wood, found objects, and recycled materials, this piece is meant to be explored up close. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The 125-acre park is known for Doll’s Head Trail, a hiking path dotted with folk art and found objects. — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 24 July 2026 Sung Tieu’s work summons a form of bureaucratic realism, using sculpture, text, and found objects to examine the exclusions imposed by systems of statehood and administrative control. — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for found object

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of found object was in 1936

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“Found object.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/found%20object. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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