Collector accidentally knocks over a R761k sculpture at art gallery!?
Why they say, 'Please don't touch the artwork' at a gallery...
Have you ever been to one of those stores where almost everything is fragile?
And there are those intimidating signs that read, "You break it, you buy it!"
Somehow, those stores make us feel super uneasy, and rightfully so.
This story really supported this feeling.
An iconic balloon dog sculpture by Jeff Koons was recently shattered into pieces when an art collector tapped it.
"Art lovers in Miami looked on in horror on Thursday night, when a collector accidentally knocked a $42,000 (£34,870) sculpture by US pop artist Jeff Koons to the ground.
She had tapped it with her finger, witnesses at the event said." (BBC)
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Of course, as an art collector, we would assume that she is well aware of the fact that touching the art is not allowed.
Precisely for this very reason...In case it breaks. Hence the signage!
The lady who had caused the accident was said to be extremely apologetic, felt terrible. Luckily for her the sculpture is covered by insurance.
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But still, even then, it's not something that can just be purchased again.
Koons "range of Balloon Dog sculptures are among the most iconic works of contemporary art and have sold for tens of millions of dollars." (BBC)
The balloon dog sculpture was valued at $42,000 (which is around R761,000).
Moral of the story, if you can't help but touch then stay away from expensive art exhibitions.
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