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👉Tate Article

Instructions: There are 72 objects on the table that one can use on me as desired.

Performance: I am the object. During this period I take full responsibility.

Duration: 6 hours (8pm–2am.) Studio Morra, Naples

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[-] H2207@lemmy.world 20 points 1 year ago

Even if the gun was loaded with a blank, at any distance where she can be the one holding it (assuming it's aimed at her) a blank would still do serious damage. When a blank is fired, solid propellant typically is ejected as well as ignited propellant and metal shavings. Too close and a blank is almost like birdshot.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

Brandon Lee was killed by a blank on the set of The Crow, wasn't he?

[-] H2207@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

According to Wikipedia there was a squib load in the barrel, which was then pushed out by a blank round. So he was effectively shot, but the blank pushed out a bullet that was lodged in the barrel.

[-] Nollij@sopuli.xyz 4 points 1 year ago

You're assuming a full-strength blank, like they use in Hollywood. It could be a round with little/no powder. That would show if someone fired, but would not actually be capable of harm.

[-] Event_Horizon5@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Even just a primer going off with no powder or bullet could cause serious injury or death, if the gun was held against your head.

[-] FinalRemix@lemmy.world -3 points 1 year ago

At least the gun was deactivated.

[-] infinipurple@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

I don't believe it was, not for the original performance. Or have I misunderstood that?

[-] FinalRemix@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Oh, I misunderstood the Tate article. For the display, it was disabled.

[-] infinipurple@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, that's how I understood it too.

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