The art installation by the 'Transformers' alum has been abandoned by the Museum of the Moving Image due to 'public safety hazard.'
- February 12, 2017
AceShowbiz -
Shia LaBeouf's art installation was closed due to "public safety" shortly after the actor was arrested for alleged violence. Set up as an anti-Donald Trump protest, the project was hosted by the Museum of the Moving Image in New York City.
A "He Will Not Divide Us" message was written on the wall outside the museum. There was also a round-the-clock camera mounted on the wall. Passersby were encouraged to speak their minds to the camera and the project was live-streamed. One of the famous visitors was Jaden Smith.
The "Nymphomaniac" actor allegedly attacked a man for sneakily saying the number 14 and 88, which were significant to the fascist movement. The installation began on the day of Trump's inauguration and was initially set to stay up for four years of his presidency.
"The installation created a serious and ongoing public safety hazard for the museum, its visitors, its staff, local residents and businesses," the museum said in a statement. "While the installation began constructively, it deteriorated markedly after one of the artists was arrested at the site of the installation and ultimately necessitated this action."
#HEWILLNOTDIVIDEUS pic.twitter.com/NMarcz85NB
— Shia LaBeouf (@thecampaignbook) February 10, 2017
