The Mona Lisa is on The Stairs 1969

"The Mona Lisa is on The Stairs" is a conceptual artwork created by Robert Filliou in 1969. The artwork consists of a simple mop and bucket, with a sign reading "La Joconde est dans les escaliers," which translates to "The Mona Lisa is on the stairs," referencing the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci. Filliou's work often used humor and wit to explore themes of everyday life and the nature of art. This piece playfully critiques the art world by placing a mundane object, a mop, in the position of a highly revered artwork. It invites the viewer to reconsider the value and meaning assigned to objects and art, as well as the nature of fame and its association with art.