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Art exhibit canned, debate called off
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SAN FRANCISCO (Map, News) - A meeting scheduled for today at the San Francisco Art Institute, called to address the artistic merit of animals being killed in a recent exhibit, was canceled over the weekend because of safety fears.
The Examiner first reported that animal-rights advocates were upset with the exhibit and had called for its removal. But, according to Art Institute officials, complaints turned to threats, and the exhibit was canceled.
The art school opened the “Don’t Trust Me” exhibit Oct. 19 at the Walter and McBean Galleries on Chestnut Street. The exhibit, by Paris-based artist Adel Abdessemed, consists of video screens that show six animals being struck and killed by a hammer.
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Examiner Reader said:
Where's the photo that's with this article in today's paper? I wanted to email it out with the article - ? (Why is there a map instead of the photo? Presumably, if you read the paper, you know where SF is - ?) Best -
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Examiner Reader said:
LOVE KAHLO! I saw on SFMOMA's website that they've actually extended their hours for this exhibition: until 9:45 p.m. on Thursdays, and 7:45 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. I'm going this weekend, can't wait!
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sean monohan said:
I thought this show of Beili Liu was fantastic in the truest sense. Thanks for the tip. I think it should get more attention. Sean Monohan
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Examiner Reader said:
In place of the exhibit, the San Francisco Art Institute should post a wall-full of the threatening mail it has received. The animal-killing exhibit sounds inexcusable, but violent threats are also inexcusable, and a display of them may make a similar point about humanity and inhumanity.
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emily de la cruz said:
thank u so much
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