At the Third Athens Biennale in 2011, a group of sculptures by Andreas Lolis, all Untitled, from the series “21st Century Relics,” 2011–, were positioned on the floor in one of the many abandoned classrooms of Diplareios, a former art and design school in a run-down part of the historic center of Athens. The works at first appeared to be ready-made cardboard boxes. In fact, closer inspection revealed these boxes to be marble, carved and painted by the artist himself. Visitors were compelled to take a second look; a few even dared to run a finger against the precious surfaces. Suddenly, the