"found art" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} found art (uncountable)
  1. Art consisting of found objects. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Art Translations (art consisting of found objects): art trouvé (French)
    Sense id: en-found_art-en-noun-mrHxJojH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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