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|subject=Political/Economic/Social Opinion, Violence | |subject=Political/Economic/Social Opinion, Violence | ||
|confronting_bodies=University of Kansas Medical Center Dykes Library | |confronting_bodies=University of Kansas Medical Center Dykes Library | ||
|medium=Painting | |||
|date_of_action=August 8, 2013 | |date_of_action=August 8, 2013 | ||
|location=Kansas City, Kansas | |location=Kansas City, Kansas | ||
|description_of_content=The | |description_of_content=The "Unsold" work featured paintings of grenades, pistols, and rotten apples. These objects seem to be the reason for opposition. Other featured objects included teacups and Minnie Mouse. | ||
|description_of_incident=The incoming interim director of the Dykes library, Dr. Loffredo demanded that "Tom Gregg: Unsold – Grenades, Cute Animals and Bad Apples” be taken down in advance of its scheduled end date. At the same time, Dr. Loffredo announced the termination of the over 20-year-old rotating exhibitions program. Justifying his decision to close the exhibition, Dr. Loffredo cited a “fiduciary obligation to the state of Kansas” and claimed that the artwork did not support the campus’ “core mission.” | |description_of_incident=The incoming interim director of the Dykes library, Dr. Loffredo demanded that "Tom Gregg: Unsold – Grenades, Cute Animals and Bad Apples” be taken down in advance of its scheduled end date. At the same time, Dr. Loffredo announced the termination of the over 20-year-old rotating exhibitions program. Justifying his decision to close the exhibition, Dr. Loffredo cited a “fiduciary obligation to the state of Kansas” and claimed that the artwork did not support the campus’ “core mission.” | ||
|description_of_result=The Dykes library no longer showcases artist work and the exhibition hall is closed. | |description_of_result=The Dykes library no longer showcases artist work and the exhibition hall is closed. | ||
|image=Unsold.jpg | |image=Unsold.jpg | ||
|source=http://mwcapacity.wordpress.com/2013/08/05/3663/ | |source=http://mwcapacity.wordpress.com/2013/08/05/3663/ | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:05, 11 June 2014
Artist: Tom Gregg
Year: 2013
Date of Action: August 8, 2013
Region: North America
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
Subject: Political/Economic/Social Opinion, Violence
Medium: Painting
Confronting Bodies: University of Kansas Medical Center Dykes Library
Description of Artwork: The "Unsold" work featured paintings of grenades, pistols, and rotten apples. These objects seem to be the reason for opposition. Other featured objects included teacups and Minnie Mouse.
The Incident: The incoming interim director of the Dykes library, Dr. Loffredo demanded that "Tom Gregg: Unsold – Grenades, Cute Animals and Bad Apples” be taken down in advance of its scheduled end date. At the same time, Dr. Loffredo announced the termination of the over 20-year-old rotating exhibitions program. Justifying his decision to close the exhibition, Dr. Loffredo cited a “fiduciary obligation to the state of Kansas” and claimed that the artwork did not support the campus’ “core mission.”
Results of Incident: The Dykes library no longer showcases artist work and the exhibition hall is closed.
Source:
• http://mwcapacity.wordpress.com/2013/08/05/3663/
