Dutch museum finds beer can artwork in bin

Once a curator spotted that the artwork was missing, staff were tasked with searching for it, the museum said on its website., external

Eventually it was discovered in a bin bag and “miraculously, both cans were found intact”, it said.

The cans were cleaned and placed at the museum’s entrance.

Despite the mishap, the museum says it “bears no ill will towards the lift technician who made the mistake”, who was covering for someone who is “well acquainted with the building and its exhibits”.

“The theme of our collection is food and consumption,” said Sietske van Zanten, the museum’s director.

“Our art encourages visitors to see everyday objects in a new light. By displaying artworks in unexpected places, we amplify this experience and keep visitors on their toes.”