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It happens very often in recent years that these so-called works of art or do discuss, sometimes going beyond any apparent rational logic, or occasionally exceeding the bounds of good taste. Based on this premise is still little difficult to assess whether and how much sense it makes to the most recent work of Anthony James, one which in the past has often discussed the public and critics for his works “sui generis”.

On this occasion, James ‘efforts’ icon of the Ferrari car as the Ferrari F355 Spider. A copy of the discovery of Maranello was in fact the object at the base of the work entitled “Kalòs Thanatos,” which translated from the ancient greek means “good death”. The British artist has decided to burn a copy of the 355 Spider, then recolor it and put it on display inside a glass cube, along with some birch logs that simulate a forest.

Apparently, James has taken from ancient Greece for inspiration, it is the same author to explain the meaning of his work with these words: “The ancient Greeks used to offer sacrifices to Venus in the forests of birch trees, which are then as a temple. And the car in my possession was a precious commodity, something I’ve always wanted. So I sacrificed. ” In short, a modern version of an ancient ritual which involved the sacrifice in honor of a goddess, but who nonetheless are doing a lot of discussion not only car enthusiasts, but also all those who judge a mess and a waste destroy a car so expensive to create a work of art that is true or alleged.

The debate that asks if you really “Kalòs Thanatos” can be called art continues, but meanwhile, what is certain is that once again the controversial James Anthony was able to talk about himself through his creation: it is art or Only it does not matter to the junk on display thirty-six English, because in the end, the goal seems to have been centered.