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Ouitou the Hug Dispenser

This hug dispenser entered the life of the Artist at age 3. The origin of its name remains obscure, but may come from the French for 'Yes' due to the tendency its head has to rock back and forth. Multinational Ouitou starred in 'Three, Two, One Story: Cuéntame que te cuento!' by The Giardino Segreto Association, alongside a sweater with split personality and a vanishing ring. Letizia Binda-Partensky recounted its story under the direction of Giovanni Covelli Meek. The performance took place in Piacenza, Italy, in November 2013.

Exhibiting artists / ateliers

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Additional information: Huggies. There’s Nothing Like a Hug. Born in 1968 from the Kimberly-Clark personal care corporation, Huggies is the brand name of a line of disposable diapers. Its first public appearance goes back to 1978. The company has been packaging hugs and diapers for every bottom since the late 1980s.