maurice agis's 'dreamspace' breached safety rules

maurice agis's 'dreamspace' breached safety rules


portrait image © toby melville /PA

earlier this week 77 year old british sculptor and artist maurice agis was convicted for
breaching health and safety rules after his inflatable project 'dreamspace v' came loose
from its moorings in a park, in the UK killing two people and injuring 13 people in july 2006.
the inflatable, walk-in sculpture made with brightly colored cells was designed to induce a
tranquil, relaxed mood and be a colorful interactive experience for visitors. more


image © R N howell 2005


image © R N howell 2005
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