This is why we can't have nice things.
A precocious child recently mistook London's Tate Modern museum for a really awesome playground. Right before his parents' eyes, he climbed onto a Donald Judd sculpture -- an artwork likely worth millions of dollars. The entire scene was caught on camera by Stephanie Theodore, who had some words for the offenders:
We know the whole "DO NOT TOUCH" mentality of museums can be a little tempting, particularly for kids, but napping on a masterpiece? Let us know your thoughts on the candid moment in the comments.
h/t Gawker
Holy crap. Horrible kids, horrible parents. @tate pic.twitter.com/6h1nuY6CfQ
— Stephanie Theodore (@TheodoreArt) January 26, 2014A precocious child recently mistook London's Tate Modern museum for a really awesome playground. Right before his parents' eyes, he climbed onto a Donald Judd sculpture -- an artwork likely worth millions of dollars. The entire scene was caught on camera by Stephanie Theodore, who had some words for the offenders:
@hragv yes. I told the woman the the kids were using a $10mm art work as a toy, she told me I knew nothing abt kids. Obv she doesn't either
— Stephanie Theodore (@TheodoreArt) January 26, 2014@robertasmithnyt @Tate to their credit, they were very grateful for bringing it to their attention
— Stephanie Theodore (@TheodoreArt) January 26, 2014We know the whole "DO NOT TOUCH" mentality of museums can be a little tempting, particularly for kids, but napping on a masterpiece? Let us know your thoughts on the candid moment in the comments.
h/t Gawker