suit by placing explosives into his drums (at some points nearly blowing himself to pieces). In 2013, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., would open an exhibit giving focus to destruction in art. The exhibit Damage Control: Art and Destruction since 1950, included a range of art that demonstrates how destruction has impacted art today. Although not highly recognized or taught, Auto-Destructive Art still makes an impact on all types of artists to this day. It continues to inspire artists to disconnect from traditional art styles in order to bring attention to worldly issues. See also Anti-art and Anti-anti-art Danger music Object to Be Destroyed (1923 work by Man Ray) Love is in the Bin (2018 work by Banksy) References External links UCSB Department of English Course Materials: Gustav Metzger Avant-garde art no:Gustav Metzger