Make A Fake Fireplace

Controversy for the exhibition of Eric Ledune in Mouscron.

Centre Marius Staquet Controversy Mouscron for the exhibition of Eric Ledune entitled "Ledune made his thousand meters." Summary of facts with a section of the RTBF followed by reaction of the artist.

Mouscron: Close this sex .... 10/28/2008

live controversy Mouscron where part of the exhibition of painter Eric Ledune videographer was simply put under lock. Despite the initial agreement of Head of visual arts cultural center of Mouscron and multiple precautions against minors, the alderman of the culture has decided to filter access to the room containing the disputed works ....

The purpose of the scandal: 11 large paintings depicting sex and erotic poses shown in the secrecy of a closed space enclosed by a black curtain on which a text warning the public of the particular images, all planned and the artist and the curator of the exhibition.

The challenge to the propriety would go anywhere for a friendly prank. Mouscron but we obviously do not joke with these things. In any case, what that says Michel Franceus, Alderman cdH culture and guardian of the moral order for the many children who attend the center. With the exhibition manager, he simply put the works under padlock. What possible force the amateur out of the building to ask for the key of "shameful place" ...

The rest of the article: http://www.rtbf.be

The reaction of the artist:

For once, I must give you a rather sad news ... and amazing! Nearly a month and a half before the scheduled end of it, I am compelled to close and dismantle my big exhibition made its Ledune thousand feet "!

Some already know the whole story, but to summarize quickly, "daring paintings" which were sidelined the rest of the exhibition in a black box of 6 x 6 meters. The latter was closed by a curtain and detachable chain, in addition to multiple warnings to sensitive people and full of prohibitions under 18 years, off and on in the exhibition. Now this work can be found in the initial configuration provided by the organizers and myself! Indeed, in addition to all these precautions seem ridiculous than elsewhere Mouscron, Centre Marius Staquet was added without my knowledge (!), A door and a padlock symbol at the entrance to the "black box"! ! This means that besides the multitude of warnings of any kind, visitors wishing to see "Hell is hidden in the Holy of Holies" should emerge from the exhibition to get the key the padlock to the attendant, when it is not on leave (it has happened ...)!

I recall that the contents of the famous "black box" has been specially created for Mouscron, under the gaze of the Director of Fine Arts and with all his encouragement! The staging was made entirely with its participation. There was therefore no surprise and a full agreement unambiguously from the organizer!

Source: Website of Eric Ledune http://www.ploumploum.net