52. Nudes.

Clothing is overrated, and the body of a human (or other) being is a beautiful thing. Show it off! They come in colors and sizes. Ex. Lucien Freud’s ‘Benefits Supervisor Sleeping,’ 1995.

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31. Elephant dung.

If you need something to spice up your art and possibly make it controversial, elephant dung (ie. poop) may do the trick. Wear gloves while handling and installing dung. Ex. Chris Ofili’s ‘No Woman No Cry,’ 1998.

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27. Bedazzle!

This one is for all the divas out there. A little glitter can go an very long way. All you need is some sparkly gems and glue (hot is preferred).

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15. Document things.

When you do this, things exist more, and more honestly.

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