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California woman's 'selfie fail' allegedly destroys $200,000 worth of art
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Leroy N. Soetoro
2017-07-15 17:18:36 UTC
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destroys-11289150.php

A woman in Los Angeles has reportedly destroyed $200,000 worth of art
after triggering a domino effect while taking a selfie, thought some
critics say the video is too perfect to be real.

Security camera footage from the 14th Factory gallery in Lincoln Heights
shows the woman crouching down to take a selfie, falling backwards, and
knocking over the display pillar behind her triggering a domino effect.
Watch the full video above.

The art on display was the "Hypercaine exhibition," a series of sculptures
from Hong Kong artist Simon Birch and other artists.

Gloria Yu, another artist involved in the exhibition, told art site
Hyperallergic that three sculptures are damaged beyond repair, and that
total damages are estimated to be around $200,000.

However, some are questioning whether the incident was a stunt.

Carolina A. Miranda of the LA Times called the incident as a "series of
wondrous, over-the-top sets for the perfect selfie."

The gallery was also not behind the release of the video, as it was posted
to YouTube by someone claiming to be one of Birch's friends.

A spokesperson for the gallery told SFGATE that "there has been
speculation whether this really happened or is a PR stunt," but that "the
truth is, the event did happen and it was caught on our security camera."

14th Factory also provided images of what the gallery looked like before
the incident.

The exhibition will only be on display in Los Angeles until the end of
this month.
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Savageduck
2017-07-15 19:14:17 UTC
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On Jul 15, 2017, Leroy N. Soetoro wrote
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<http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/California-woman-s-selfie-fail-destroys-
11289150.php>
Post by Leroy N. Soetoro
A woman in Los Angeles has reportedly destroyed $200,000 worth of art
after triggering a domino effect while taking a selfie, thought some
critics say the video is too perfect to be real.
At least that story was this month. however, the big question is; who placed
a value of $200,000 on the “destroyed art”?
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Savageduck
Byker
2017-07-16 00:10:51 UTC
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Post by Savageduck
At least that story was this month. however, the big question is; who
placed a value of $200,000 on the “destroyed art”?
That's probably what the "artist" insured it for. I wonder if the selfie
woman is in on the scam...
None of the Above
2017-07-16 11:51:59 UTC
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On Sat, 15 Jul 2017 12:14:17 -0700, Savageduck
Post by Savageduck
<http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/California-woman-s-selfie-fail-destroys-
11289150.php>
Post by Leroy N. Soetoro
A woman in Los Angeles has reportedly destroyed $200,000 worth of art
after triggering a domino effect while taking a selfie, thought some
critics say the video is too perfect to be real.
At least that story was this month. however, the big question is; who placed
a value of $200,000 on the “destroyed art”?
Hopefully wasn't paid for with public funds. Some of the crap
produced under Seattle's '1% for the Arts' program is beyond
ridiculous.
Eric Stevens
2017-07-15 22:45:31 UTC
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On Sat, 15 Jul 2017 17:18:36 +0000 (UTC), "Leroy N. Soetoro"
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/California-woman-s-selfie-fail-destroys-11289150.php
A woman in Los Angeles has reportedly destroyed $200,000 worth of art
after triggering a domino effect while taking a selfie, thought some
critics say the video is too perfect to be real.
Security camera footage from the 14th Factory gallery in Lincoln Heights
shows the woman crouching down to take a selfie, falling backwards, and
knocking over the display pillar behind her triggering a domino effect.
Watch the full video above.
The art on display was the "Hypercaine exhibition," a series of sculptures
from Hong Kong artist Simon Birch and other artists.
Gloria Yu, another artist involved in the exhibition, told art site
Hyperallergic that three sculptures are damaged beyond repair, and that
total damages are estimated to be around $200,000.
However, some are questioning whether the incident was a stunt.
Carolina A. Miranda of the LA Times called the incident as a "series of
wondrous, over-the-top sets for the perfect selfie."
The gallery was also not behind the release of the video, as it was posted
to YouTube by someone claiming to be one of Birch's friends.
A spokesperson for the gallery told SFGATE that "there has been
speculation whether this really happened or is a PR stunt," but that "the
truth is, the event did happen and it was caught on our security camera."
14th Factory also provided images of what the gallery looked like before
the incident.
The exhibition will only be on display in Los Angeles until the end of
this month.
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Regards,

Eric Stevens
AnthonyL
2017-07-17 12:06:05 UTC
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On Sat, 15 Jul 2017 17:18:36 +0000 (UTC), "Leroy N. Soetoro"
Post by Leroy N. Soetoro
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/California-woman-s-selfie-fail-
destroys-11289150.php
A woman in Los Angeles has reportedly destroyed $200,000 worth of art
after triggering a domino effect while taking a selfie, thought some
critics say the video is too perfect to be real.
Security camera footage from the 14th Factory gallery in Lincoln Heights
shows the woman crouching down to take a selfie, falling backwards, and
knocking over the display pillar behind her triggering a domino effect.
Watch the full video above.
The art on display was the "Hypercaine exhibition," a series of sculptures
from Hong Kong artist Simon Birch and other artists.
Gloria Yu, another artist involved in the exhibition, told art site
Hyperallergic that three sculptures are damaged beyond repair, and that
total damages are estimated to be around $200,000.
However, some are questioning whether the incident was a stunt.
Hardly worth it as a stunt, You've Been Framed only pay £250 don't
they?
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AnthonyL
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