Danish artist runs off on the plug

[get these nets]

A Danish artist who submitted empty frames as artwork is appealing court ruling to repay the cash​

Sept. 27, 2023
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Danish artist who was given a pile of cash by a museum in northern Denmark to create a piece for its exhibition on labor conditions two years ago submitted two empty canvases — titled. "TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN"

The exhibit caused a stir.
A Danish court ruled last week that Jens Haaning has to repay 492,549 kroner ($69,894 ) to Kunsten Museum in Aalborg for having violated his contract. His lawyer, Peter Schønning, said Wednesday that the contemporary artist is appealing the ruling and declined further comment.

The museum had commissioned Haaning in 2021 to recreate two of his earlier pieces featuring bank notes attached to canvases representing the average annual wage in Denmark and Austria.

Instead, he submitted two empty canvases for the exhibition, entitled “Work It Out,” said the artwork represented his current work situation and kept the money

 

[DaPresident]

Lmbo



Ultimate troll job

 

[analog]

he submitted two empty canvases for the exhibition, entitled “Work It Out,” said the artwork represented his current work situation and kept the money

 

[jerzboy]

Lol, I've always said 'art' is the biggest scam; and this is coming from someone who loves art.

It's all subjective and perspective. Personally, I think the piece is brilliant. Would I buy it, no, but it is genius.