Couple Accidentally Vandalise Abstract Work in Exhibition
April 8 2021
Video: newzee
Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:
An amusing story from South Korea regarding a couple who accidentally vandalised an abstract painting in a contemporary art exhibition in Seoul.
The couple assumed that the paints and brushes left underneath the work, a piece of set dressing intended by the artist, was encouragement for visitors to add to the piece. The work by the graffiti artist JonOne completed the work in 2016 for a live audience and has been valued at around $500,000. The work is now behind a small barrier with a newly installed 'Do not touch' sign.
Update - A reader has been in touch:
love the accidental vandalism, the question is…. without the cctv footage would anyone have noticed?
