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Take the money and run

Just what is art, anyway? Also, 7 other things.

Bill Murphy Jr.
Sep 30, 2021
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I have sat here for an hour, maybe, thinking about the story I’m about to share. I can’t settle on whether it’s brilliant or pure theft. Let me know what you think.

My symbolic recreation of Jens Haaning's work.

In 2007, a Danish artist named Jens Haaning borrowed €25,700 (roughly $29,825) from a local bank.

He took the funds in cash— 51 x €500 notes, 2 x …

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