Friday 12 October 2007

Mind the Gap - Tate Modern


Question: What's 548 feet long, up to three feet deep and 10inches wide, and zigzags the length of the Turbine Hall at Tate Modern?

Answer: The artwork 'Shibboleth' by Colombian artist Doris Salcedo, also colloquially known as 'Doris' Crack'.

The crack is said to represent the division problem of integrating immigrants into European society.
Three people have injured themselves by falling into the 'crack' by stepping on it, mistakenly thinking that it was painted on.

It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I think this artwork is BRILLIANT!

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