Woman accidentally breaks balloon dog sculpture worth Rs 34 lakhs at art fair, What happened next
Here’s a quick reminder that being too curious at art exhibitions can sometimes turn out to be very costly. A women visiting a contemporary art fair accidentally toppled over a small glass sculpture by renowned artist Jeff Koons, shattering it to pieces.
The Art Wynwood, which is a contemporary art fair, was held in downtown Miami. The art fair showcased the pricey little balloon dog porcelain sculpture by world-famous artist Jeff Koons Thursday night. The shiny, electric blue sculpture was on display at Bel-Air Fine Art’s booth during the fair’s VIP Preview event.
The shiny blue sculpture, one of Koons’ famous “balloon dog” series, was valued at $42,000 (approximately Rs 35 lakh).
The mishap occurred during a VIP preview at Art Wynwood in Miami, and some collectors thought it was performance art or a staged stunt.
The sculpture sat alone on an acrylic base emblazoned with Koons’s surname.
The video after the sculpture was shattered has surfaced on the internet. The video shows the broken pieces of the expensive sculpture and a crowd was gathered around it.
Collector smashes $42,000 sculpture at Art Wynwood in Miami – Daily Mail
The girl decided to check if the work of Jeff Koons “Balloon Dog” really matches the name, and hit it. Shards scattered all over the hall, because it was made of blue porcelain. pic.twitter.com/LHyKElBpLQ
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According to reports, the sculpture was broken by an older woman who allegedly tapped it to check whether it is made of real balloons. After the lady knocked it of the pedestal, the art work shattered into pieces with a loud sound, which attracted the attention of the other people.
Gamson, who shared the video of the aftermath of the incident, said that at last, the staff cleared the shattered pieces with a broom.
The lady reportedly did not have to face any action or fine as there was policy mentioning one have to buy it if they break it at the booth. Moreover, the artwork was covered by insurance, said Bénédicte Caluch, an art advisor with Bel-Air Fine Art.
