Tag: Controversial Art

Deadly Arts

• April 26, 2008 • Comments (14)
Hannelore Reuen - Sculpture of a dead woman

An ominously dense deluge of debate hangs heavy in the atmosphere of the art community. Gregor Schneider, a German artist, decided that his next piece of art will be similar to the execution of a criminal. The only difference is that there will be no execution and there will be no criminal, just death and [...]

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Colbert at the Smithsonian? Close enough.

• January 22, 2008 • Comments (1)
Colbert at the Smithsonian? Close enough.

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History turned down Stephen Colbert’s efforts to have his image displayed. But the National Portrait Gallery, famous for its portraits of the presidents but also home to unique portrayals of athletes, hip-hop artists and Hollywood stars, welcomed the idea. The line outside the bathroom at the National Portrait Gallery [...]

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