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An animatronic sculpture in the style of a fairground fortune teller machine. 'Pygmalion' is an interactive sculpture based on the coin operated 'Laughing Policeman' often found at fairgrounds. It is an original one-off work by the artist. The figure is a depiction of Michael Jackson crudely 'blacked up'.
Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery
Birmingham
Title
Pygmalion
Date
1996–1997
Medium
wood & textile
Measurements
H 145 x W 79.5 x D 79.5 cm
Accession number
2018.2
Acquisition method
purchased
Work type
Other
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Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery
Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, West Midlands B3 3DH England
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