It's said that art is in the eye of the beholder.
An electronic device hangs beneath an overpass in Boston. Other similar devices, planted at bridges and other spots threw a scare into the city, Jan. 31, 2007. (Todd Vanderlin/Associated Press)
But sometimes, that "beholder" can be an outraged citizen claiming poor taste has reached the proportions of a criminal offence.
In recent years several artistic projects have caused an outcry and transgressed taste boundaries. In some cases, the police have been involved and criminal charges laid.
There are several high profile examples of art that shocks and creates a public outcry. In one recent case, a Toronto museum fundraiser was disrupted by a bomb hoax later described as an art-school project.
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So when does art cross the line? Should artistic expression be curtailed? Or are we often too sensitive and cautious?
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An electronic device hangs beneath an overpass in Boston. Other similar devices, planted at bridges and other spots threw a scare into the city, Jan. 31, 2007. (Todd Vanderlin/Associated Press)
In recent years several artistic projects have caused an outcry and transgressed taste boundaries. In some cases, the police have been involved and criminal charges laid.
There are several high profile examples of art that shocks and creates a public outcry. In one recent case, a Toronto museum fundraiser was disrupted by a bomb hoax later described as an art-school project.
Full story
So when does art cross the line? Should artistic expression be curtailed? Or are we often too sensitive and cautious?
More...