20 July, 2007

Now that's art

Damien Hurst recently coated a human skull with 8,000 diamonds, producing 'For The Love of God'.  According to BoingBoing, it's expected to sell for $100 million.

Last Sunday (15 July), a replica, covered with 6,522 Swarovski (glass) crystals by an artist named Laura, was dumped on a pile of rubbish outside the White Cube Gallery, London, where 'For The Love of God' is being exhibited.

I don't deny Hurst's work probably says something, but Laura's statement has a certain eloquence too.