Unsold (exhibition)
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/