Home HomeSwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

Art Protest with Fake Weapons Interrupted by Police

The artist Blue Falkholt posed with weapons in an art manifestation for peace. The action was interrupted by the police – passersby believed the weapons were real.

» Updated: 16 July 2024, 14:22

» Published: 01 July 2024

Art Protest with Fake Weapons Interrupted by Police
Photo: Henrik Montgomery/TT

The artist Blue Falkholt posed with weapons in an art manifestation for peace.

The action was interrupted by the police – passersby thought the weapons were real.

It was at the end of June that Falkholt carried out the art protest at the water tower at Guldheden in Gothenburg. During a photo session, she posed with two large automatic weapons, which were not real.

Passersby, however, saw the weapons and alerted the police, writes Gothenburg-Posten.

I understood myself when I stood there and danced with two automatic carbines that the SWAT team came. They thought I was a terrorist. They came running like blue ninjas between the pillars in ultra-rapid, says Falkholt to the newspaper.

The police could dismiss the weapons as fake, but say to GP that they urge people to inform the police in advance if they plan to use fake weapons, for example, during film recordings or art projects.

Tags
TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

They Can Be the Thriller of the Year
1 MIN READ

They Can Be the Thriller of the Year

Liam Payne flies home to England
1 MIN READ

Liam Payne flies home to England

They will be hosting Melodifestivalen
2 MIN READ

They will be hosting Melodifestivalen

Emotional when Hans dies in "Wahlgren's World"
2 MIN READ

Emotional when Hans dies in "Wahlgren's World"

The TV series about The Pirate Bay doesn't take sides
3 MIN READ

The TV series about The Pirate Bay doesn't take sides

Kimmel after Trump's victory: "Good evening for Putin"
1 MIN READ

Kimmel after Trump's victory: "Good evening for Putin"

The Turnaround: SR Takes Over Threatened Library
1 MIN READ

The Turnaround: SR Takes Over Threatened Library

Up to 400 may be laid off from Finnish Yle
1 MIN READ

Up to 400 may be laid off from Finnish Yle

The Swedish songs that count towards the EU's songbook
1 MIN READ

The Swedish songs that count towards the EU's songbook

Oasis Expands World Tour
1 MIN READ

Oasis Expands World Tour

Kristofer Hivju is Santa's unknown brother
3 MIN READ

Kristofer Hivju is Santa's unknown brother

Celebrities react to the election result
2 MIN READ

Celebrities react to the election result

The State Wins Against Secretly Filmed Vaccine Opponent
2 MIN READ

The State Wins Against Secretly Filmed Vaccine Opponent

St. Goran Hospital becomes a reality TV show
1 MIN READ

St. Goran Hospital becomes a reality TV show

"Michael" to Premiere in Fall 2025
1 MIN READ

"Michael" to Premiere in Fall 2025

Million Support to Malmö Art Hall
1 MIN READ

Million Support to Malmö Art Hall

Jens Lapidus makes TV about famous violent crimes
2 MIN READ

Jens Lapidus makes TV about famous violent crimes

Million Grant to Malmö Art Hall
1 MIN READ

Million Grant to Malmö Art Hall

This week's film and series
2 MIN READ

This week's film and series

Dr. Phil: I'm not supporting Trump
1 MIN READ

Dr. Phil: I'm not supporting Trump