Artwork Damaged in Kyoto's Takase River; Artist Files Damage Report: "I'm Filled with Regret"
Summary
An artwork exhibited in the Takase River in Kyoto was damaged, prompting the artist, Tomoka Shigeta, to file a damage report with police on the 13th. The piece, titled "Lunar World Floating on the Water Surface" and themed around the moon, was part of an event that began on the 7th. On the first day, part of the work was found damaged, and on the 11th, it was discovered split into two. Shigeta commented, "I am filled with regret. I feel sorry for those who were coming to see it," while event chairperson Tetsuro Fujimori expressed anger, saying, "This is a desecration of art. It's infuriating." Despite the damage, the artwork will remain on display until the 23rd.
(Source:Yahoo!ニュース)