Comments on: Shark In A Roof- Crazy Or Compelling Property?

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 17:08:08 +0000

Art is much more than being able to demonstrate artistic ability such as drawing, painting or sculpture, that is merely the implementation of a gained artistic skill. Art should delight, provoke or challenge. This is art, because it is a bold statement, it is interesting and well executed, it is visually compelling and above all original.

By: Jenkins

Jenkins — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:12:21 +0000

“it would be more artistic if it were at the entrance to a watermark”

Wow. A shark in front of water….that is fucking brilliant! Give this person an award!

By: jeremy

jeremy — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:49:06 +0000

First of all to answer your question Megan, the article states that it is not real, besides that a shark would not stay erect (for lack of a better word) while standing vertical.

I dont love or hate it. I do however think its incredibly stupid. Any moron who would think of this as some kind of monument for the bombing is incredibly desperate to try to find a way to make themselves look brilliant or creative. I totally agree with you when it comes to art. Dont get me wrong, I love art but when any idiot who thinks of something stupid, such as suction cups on a wall or paint splattered on a canvas, can get credit for having a lack of talent, it is absurd. Art takes talent(skill), creativity and time (effort,)lacking any of these and all you have is what you see. In this case a fiberglass shark body in a roof. Pretty stupid really, it would be more artistic if it were at the entrance to a watermark. If people want art look up the Notre Dame de Paris, or go to a local art gallery but stop accepting objects that can be done by anyone as art.

By: megan

megan — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:55:11 +0000

is that a real shark?
because if it is do you know how it got there?
did it like live because it was out of the water?

By: Matthew Franklin

Matthew Franklin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:07:58 +0000

Wow

This takes me back. I studied Architecture at Oxford Brookes University and saw the Shark a few times.

I even played Ultimate Frisbee for the ‘Sharks’ in Oxford, who were named after the installation.

It was featured in the Financial Times, in the early nineties I think, who reported that it was a response to over fishing Tuna.

I think it makes a strong statement and looks great.