A Shark in Formaldehyde

December 19, 2023
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Kyle McKenzie
The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
Exhibition
Feature Damien Hirst
Words by Kyle Mckenzie

"The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living" This installation features a large tiger shark suspended in formaldehyde within a glass tank. The artwork has sparked a heated debate, causing critics to argue that the use of a deceased animal for art is insensitive and raises ethical concerns about the treatment of animals in contemporary art. Others see it simply as a "cool" piece.

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