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Bristol bar turns vandalism into unique work of art

By Martin Booth  Friday Dec 17, 2021

Art can be found in the most unexpected locations. Just ask the staff of one south Bristol bar.

After a customer punched a hole in the wall of the men’s toilets, staff decided to place a silver frame around the damage and turn it into a brand new piece of installation art.

Entitled Fragile Masculinity, the artwork even has its own plaque – with the artist unknown and the cost of the piece “priceless”.

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In an Instagram post, the North Street Standard team wrote:

We love art here at the @northststandard and we’re thrilled with our latest installation in the mens toilet.

Fragile Masculinity’
Artist: Unknown
£: Priceless

DM us for serious offers as this is special piece.

The piece currently remains on one wall in the gents awaiting an offer.

Main photo: North Street Standard

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