The colourful, controversial world of Wim Delvoye

At the Museum of Old and New Art in Tasmania, the work of controversial Belgian artist Wim Delvoye is being exhibited. His output begs the question - just what is art in today's world? It may not be beautiful, or even palatable. But one thing's for sure, it gets people talking.

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Tim
Tattooed Tim is Wim Delvoye's living work of art. Delvoye actually sold Tim's skin. So, one day, when Tim dies, his skin will be removed and it will belong to the person who paid for it. What do you think of this? Does this qualify as art or does it demean and objectify a human being?
Tim
Tattooed Tim is Wim Delvoye's living work of art. Delvoye actually sold Tim's skin. So, one day, when Tim dies, his skin will be removed and it will belong to the person who paid for it. What do you think of this? Does this qualify as art or does it demean and objectify a human being?