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February 22, 2005
Gates Mischief
I can only assume that Clay was desperate to find SOMETHING to distinguish his photos from the millions of other photos people are taking of The Gates. Why else would he risk personal injury like this?
Or maybe he thought The Gates is one HUGE, Guinness-Book-of-World-Records-sized jungle gym. For very tall people.
Maybe he was trying to impress the Olympic committee people?
Maybe he was trying to tear it down? I mean the fabric would make a great shower curtain. Perfect size, waterproof, very New York.
No, the real reason is: He just wants his picture on my blog. End of story.
He says the structure handled his weight well, though. I think we need to arrange some performance art -- maybe set up a swing set from one by cutting a hole through the middle, or hiring some graceful (no offense Clay) trapeze artists to do something. I know, I know, it's fine the way it is ... but isn't it a little tempting to cause some mischief about now? Before they take it down?
Also: Don't miss The Crackers (thanks Laura).
Posted by csageday at February 22, 2005 10:43 PM
Comments
After seeing those pictures of Clay hanging from the Gates. I wonder is it what local artists do in New York City to be edgy? No matter what you think about the megalomaniac lunacy of Christo and Jeanne-Claude. I think as an artist there is more interesting and intelligent ways to challenge their work than being a dumbass 13 year old kid who thinks he is so trangressive by being a chimpanzee...
PS: If you really wonder what Christo and Jeanne-Claude would have thought: NOTHING. Maybe instead of spending time hanging from the Gates you should have read what they have said about their work which is that they do not care about the public.
Posted by: Valerie at February 24, 2005 07:39 PM
Clay's got a nice ass.
Posted by: Trampus at February 25, 2005 08:06 PM