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Case no. 7

"Ah good taste! What a dreadful thing! Taste is the enemy of creativeness."

Pablo Picasso, (b1881 - d1973), artist, stage designer, poet, playwright

 

Good taste? Bad taste? What’s your take?

Side view of an ice bucket showing the britvic label.
Front view of a gas lighter showing the metal tip.
Side view of a watering can showing the moulded feather shapes on the body.
Front view of a wall hook showing the curved lines.
Side view of a toilet brush showing the metallic handle.
Front view of a set of coasters showing the packaging.
Top view of a platter showing the strawberry shape.
Front view of a clock showing the clock face.
Front view of a clock showing the figure's shape.
Side view of a bottle stopper showing the orange sheathing.

Case no. 8 >

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Good taste? Bad taste? What’s your take?

 

I don't like them, they are all pretty ugly. Henry

 

They are peculiar yet tasteful. anon

 

The seaside clock makes me happy. Mandy

 

Case no. 8 > 

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