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The Guardian - US
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Edward Helmore in New York

The artist behind the short-lived portal linking New York and Dublin: ‘People got carried away’

Two people look at each other as they stand in front of a grey circular structure
Two people look at the Portal, which has been temporarily disabled due to inappropriate behavior in New York City, on Wednesday. Photograph: Brendan McDermid/Reuters

The artist behind the controversial “Portal” art exhibit that visually linked New York and Dublin in real time, but was then closed due to rowdy and extreme behavior by the public using it, has admitted he was surprised by the reaction.

Benediktas Gylys also vowed to continue with his project, which has the aim of connecting people and communities all over the world and is hoped to reopen soon.

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