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Friday, April 11, 2008
Tate Modern
This massive crack in the floor is the latest installation at Tate Modern. Apparently several people have tripped over it so far. I will leave you to consider whether this is meaningful art (and whether the posting of this photo violates its copyright!).
I can't wait to hear about the lawsuit somebody files for tripping and falling over this. I can see the headlines now, "Art Causes Injury, Lawsuit Ensues!"
Yes it is a real crack that goes all the way across the open lobby. I think they poured an entire layer of concrete to allow for this. They apparently do major stunts like that at TM.
To Marks comment, be interesting if a court would prevent or reduce the damages in such a case based on free speech grounds.
4 comments:
So it's a real crack, not a painting? Seems odd that they would let someone chisel out the floor of the museum...
I can't wait to hear about the lawsuit somebody files for tripping and falling over this. I can see the headlines now, "Art Causes Injury, Lawsuit Ensues!"
Yes it is a real crack that goes all the way across the open lobby. I think they poured an entire layer of concrete to allow for this. They apparently do major stunts like that at TM.
To Marks comment, be interesting if a court would prevent or reduce the damages in such a case based on free speech grounds.
At which point Jessica would become a part of the artwork - fulfilling the artists ultimate vision....
Good to hear from ya kiddo!
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