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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jan M. Olsen

A Danish artist who submitted empty frames as artwork is appealing court ruling to repay the cash

Henning Bagger

A Danish artist commissioned by a museum in northern Denmark to create a piece for its exhibition on labor conditions two years ago submitted two empty canvases — titled “Take the Money and Run.” The exhibit caused a stir.

A Danish court ruled last week that Jens Haaning has to repay 492,549 kroner ($69,894 ) to Kunsten Museum in Aalborg for having violated his contract with the museum. His lawyer, Peter Schønning, said Wednesday that the contemporary artist is appealing the ruling and declined further comment.

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