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It's art, not a condom
Wednesday, March 5, 2003
A VENDING MACHINE selling pieces of miniature art has proved unexpectedly popular - because people mistake it for a condom machine.
Most people seem quite pleased with what they get
Horny couples expecting to buy a packet of the three are being suprised to receive a small box containing a tiny painting or drawing.
The unusual 'art machine' dispenses original works, which are produced by unknown artists, in a similar-sized box to condoms for a comparable price of two pounds.
It has proved so popular that supplies of the art boxes are running out fast and organisers are having to appeal to the creative community to produce more little pictures to put inside.
Donna Thornton, head attendant at the art gallery where the machine is based, said: 'Many people think it's a condom machine. People are not very sure about what they are going to be getting.'
But her colleague Graham Hirst added: 'Most people seem quite pleased with what they get.'
The machine, which is yellow with black splodges, is supposed to be a 'lucky dip" of art, giving unknown painters the chance to reach the wider public.
It was put up at the gallery in Huddersfield, West Yorks.
[ Metro Newspaper ]
Wednesday, March 5, 2003
A VENDING MACHINE selling pieces of miniature art has proved unexpectedly popular - because people mistake it for a condom machine.
Most people seem quite pleased with what they get
Horny couples expecting to buy a packet of the three are being suprised to receive a small box containing a tiny painting or drawing.
The unusual 'art machine' dispenses original works, which are produced by unknown artists, in a similar-sized box to condoms for a comparable price of two pounds.
It has proved so popular that supplies of the art boxes are running out fast and organisers are having to appeal to the creative community to produce more little pictures to put inside.
Donna Thornton, head attendant at the art gallery where the machine is based, said: 'Many people think it's a condom machine. People are not very sure about what they are going to be getting.'
But her colleague Graham Hirst added: 'Most people seem quite pleased with what they get.'
The machine, which is yellow with black splodges, is supposed to be a 'lucky dip" of art, giving unknown painters the chance to reach the wider public.
It was put up at the gallery in Huddersfield, West Yorks.
[ Metro Newspaper ]