Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Seeds of Destruction: Dustup at the Tate Modern


Art is good for the soul, but sometimes it can be bad for your health. Chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s Sunflower Seeds installation at the Tate Modern in London aroused curiosity before it began affecting visitors’ respiratory systems with the porcelain dust it threw off. Sadly, this is just the latest hazardous episode in the nine-year history of the Tate Modern’s “The Unilever Series” program of featuring installation art by the hottest contemporary artists. But are these blockbuster shows pushing the envelope beyond the limits of public safety? Please come over to Picture This at Big Think to read more of "Seeds of Destruction."

1 comment:

Layne Arlina said...

I'm yet to see this exhibition but itching too!

I'd be interested to know what you think of my work! Always looking for feedback. Please use the archive to search for the more interesting works :D

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Layne Arlina
http://layne-arlina.blogspot.com/