How To Get An Art O Mat

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How to get an art o mat.

Copy a link to this video to your clipboard. They were invented by artist clark whittington. Smoking commercial curiosities art. Art o mat machines are retired cigarette vending machines that have been converted to vend art.

In 2018 alone 93 000 pieces were sold. Machines take exact change. The crowds are lively and there s of course an. For only 5 you can collect paintings drawings sculpture photography jewelry glass mixed media and more all the size of a pack of cigarettes.

The inspiration for art o mat came to whittington while observing a friend who had a pavlovian reaction to the crinkle of cellophane. Today about 400 artists from 10 different countries supply art for around 170 art o mat machines throughout the country. For just 5 this particular machine will spit out a work of art. Created by clark whittington in 1997 art o mat machines are retired cigarette machines that have been converted to vend art.

Share this video on twitter. Retired cigarette vending machines are refurbished to vend original art creating the unusual and clever art o mat. Visit the art o mat website for all vending machine locations and help support local artists. Retired cigarette vending machines are refurbished to vend original art creating the unusual and clever art o mat.

Share this video on facebook. Artomatic is always fun and this year is no exception. Art o matic is truly a must for anyone looking for a fun and different activity to enjoy with friends. Season 2 episode 222.

The art o mat company takes old cigarette vending machines and repurposes them to dispense original works of art.