The Guggenheim museum in New York is set to
install a toilet made out of 18-carat Gold in which visitors can relieve
themselves and it's all in the name of art.
The piece was created by Italian artist and sculptor, Maurizio Cattelan who came out of a five year retirement to sculpt it, he has titled it America.
The piece was created by Italian artist and sculptor, Maurizio Cattelan who came out of a five year retirement to sculpt it, he has titled it America.
The work will be installed on May 4th and
visitors who pay museum admission fees will be able to use it as they please, a
guard will be stationed outside the toilet door to ensure no one vandalises the
priceless art.
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