Marcel Duchamp remains one of the most influential figures in contemporary art, a century after his readymades like *Fountain* (1917) challenged definitions of art. MoMA is opening a major retrospective on April 9, co-organized by Ann Temkin and Michelle Kuo, exploring Duchamp's conceptual legacy. The article profiles four contemporary artists—including Cory Arcangel—who are extending Duchamp's ideas into digital and conceptual realms, such as Arcangel's modified Nintendo game *Super Mario Clouds* (2002).
This matters because Duchamp's radical notion that art is about concept rather than craft continues to shape how artists work today, from digital art to institutional critique. The MoMA retrospective and the featured artists show that Duchamp's influence is not historical but actively evolving, with new generations reinterpreting his readymades, drag persona Rrose Sélavy, and portable museum boxes. The article underscores how Duchamp's legacy remains a living force in contemporary practice, challenging artists and audiences alike.