Copenhagen based-Chilean artist Marco Evaristti was acquitted of vandalism charges for dyeing Strokkur hot spring with red fruit dye, reports the National Broadcasting Service.
In April 2015, the artist poured 5 litres of red fruit dye into the famous geyser for his installation ‘Pink State’. The act upset many Icelanders who accused the artist for defacing Iceland’s delicate nature. Eventually, Geysir’s landowners reported Evaristti to the police, accusing him of vandalism.
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The acquittal came from Suðurland county court which noted that Evaristti’s actions had not permanently damaged Strokkur. The state will pay all legal costs following the acquittal.
Copenhagen based-Chilean artist Marco Evaristti was acquitted of vandalism charges for dyeing Strokkur hot spring with red fruit dye, reports the National Broadcasting Service.
In April 2015, the artist poured 5 litres of red fruit dye into the famous geyser for his installation ‘Pink State’. The act upset many Icelanders who accused the artist for defacing Iceland’s delicate nature. Eventually, Geysir’s landowners reported Evaristti to the police, accusing him of vandalism.
Read more:Strokkur hot spring spouted red water this morning. Landowners not happy
The acquittal came from Suðurland county court which noted that Evaristti’s actions had not permanently damaged Strokkur. The state will pay all legal costs following the acquittal.
