During the 'Being an Artist' exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, two magnificent works are born, one by a ten-year-old boy, the other by a seventy-three-year-old woman.

The event causes incredible excitement, especially when it turns out that anyone can create an unrivaled masterpiece—all they have to do is drink from the museum's fountain. When the general public learns of the magical spring, a veritable pilgrimage begins—unsuccessful creators flock to it in droves, hoping to find fame and immortality. But they have no idea that a few sips of the miraculous liquid will come at a high price.

'Fountain' is both a sharp satire and a profound reflection on the nature of art.