A very odd report on the Today Programme (BBC Radio 4) last Monday morning (20 October):What does the art world have to say on the great events of our time? Dozens of artists have taken part in a "manifesto marathon" at the Serpentine Gallery in London, delivering their own statements for the 21st century. Today presenter Evan Davis reports on how the art world is coping with the current economic turmoil.Streaming audio clip (5'03") available here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_7679000/7679375.stm
Gilbert and George performed their two-word manifesto, and during the interview accused religion of criminal activity and of being based on lies.
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