Conceptualism in Action: The Essence of Absence

The guide at the gallery leads a group to a wall that is absolutely bare.

“Before you is a masterpiece of conceptual art.
Title: ‘The Essence of Absence’.”

One of the visitors, shaking his head, asks:

“Excuse me, who is the artist?”

“The artist,” the guide solemnly replies, “is Your Own Experience.”

The viewer walks away:

“That’s one expensive ‘Absence’…”