Years on, the piece remains a disturbing glimpse into the sadism of some humans, and the fact that cruelty does not necessarily need a reason or justification. Meyer escaped any punishment, including the fine. Shockingly, the court acquitted Meyer for animal cruelty, after veterinary testimonies explained that the fish would have died almost instantly, thus were not exposed to prolonged suffering. Protesting the fine in the name of “artistic freedom”, Mayer did not pay the fine and was dragged into court for animal cruelty. Meyer refused, and the police issued a 2,000 kroner ($205 at today’s rate) fine. Quickly, complaints began pouring in over the fact that the blenders were plugged in, and the police demanded museum owner Peter Meyer to immediately unplug the blenders.
Image credit: TRAPHOLT MUSEUM / MARCO EVARISTTI
The blenders were set up with the fish inside.
While most people did not press the button, at least one visitor did and killed two goldfish in a blitz of horrific cruelty.
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