Minnesota State Fair Removes Anti-Trump Crop Art After Harassment

(MENAFN- USA Art News) The Minnesota State Fair removed a crop artwork this past weekend after the artist, who had requested its removal, faced doxxing, harassment, and threats from right-wing activists. The Minnesota Star Tribune initially reported the incident. The artwork, created with yellow corn kernels, displayed“ 8647” against a backdrop of black and red beans. This number sequence is commonly used in protest against former President Donald Trump. In the hospitality industry, to“86” something means to eliminate it, and“ 47” is often interpreted as referring to Trump's position as the 47th United States President.

According to the Tribune, conservative news outlet Alpha News highlighted the artist's creation across social media, leading to others allegedly targeting, threatening, and sharing the artist's private address and personal details. The artist has not yet responded to a request for comment. Hyperallergic stated it would not reproduce the artwork's image out of concern for the artist's privacy.

Ike Whiting, a fellow crop artist familiar with the situation, informed Hyperallergic that the artist contacted the fair“with regard to her own safety” following the harassment.“This particular situation goes way too far,” Whiting said.“The need people feel to take matters into their own hands is shocking and unacceptable.”

Source: Hyperallergic

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