Damage to modern art

Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - 8:36 p.m.

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - 8:41 p.m.

The "vagina Queen" sculpture by Anish Kapoor vandalized at Versailles

The most imposing works of sculptor Anish Kapoor, installed in the castle of Versailles, was vandalized by "superficial" throwing yellow paint. Nicknamed "the vagina of the Queen", the work of a sexual nature had sparked controversy after installation.

The most imposing work of sculptor Anish Kapoor, nicknamed "the vagina of the Queen" was vandalized. © Charles Platiau / Reuters

Then she stirred controversy following its installation at Versailles because of its sexual connotation, the most impressive work of sculptor Anish Kapoor was vandalized."Degradation of the work Dirty Corner was found Wednesday morning. It is superficial paint jets. The work is being cleaned," said Wednesday the leadership of the field. For the moment, no claim of this vandalism is reached the ears of management and no particular signs were observed near the work.

Often referred to as "the queen of vagina", this steel trunk of 60 meters by the author called "Dirty Corner" (literally "dirty area") is exposed since June 9 in Versailles, one of the most site visited by tourists in France. Set in the main axis of the park, the green rug, the work is surrounded by huge debris of rock and brick (up to 25 tons), some painted red blood.

Specialist monumental works, the Anglo-Indian artist Anish Kapoor, who is one of the most famous contemporary artists, said he wanted to "invite chaos" in the palace. If it was not that far, however, this work was quick to controversy, so much so that some had even shouted at the royal disgrace and scandal.

Very impressive, Dirty Corner's not the only work of Anish Kapoor moved to Versailles.Visitors will particularly observed until 1 November a fountain, a barrel projecting from the similar red wax of the flesh in the hall of the Tennis, or huge mirrors whose forms gives a new view of the gardens of André Le Nôtre.

Author: Writing FranceSoir.fr

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