An art critic has destroyed a contemporary piece at Mexico's premiere art fair, setting off a spirited debate about what constitutes art. "The work shattered into pieces and collapsed and fell on the floor." Alfonso Miranda, director of the Soumaya art museum in Mexico, described the incident via Twitter as a "tragedy." Others took to social media to applaud the destruction as a performance piece, and to pan the sale of art that consists of used and found objects. Lésper said she suggested the gallery leave the piece shattered, to show its evolution.

Source: The Star February 10, 2020 23:48 UTC