Inappropriate Behavior Forces Closure of Two-Way Video Art Installation

It was a sunny Wednesday afternoon, at 2:45 p.m., when a peculiar scene unfolded near the Flatiron Building in New York City. A gathering of a few dozen people found themselves both spectators and participants in what could be described as the city's most notorious new reality show.

The Portal Unveiled

The attraction in question was a two-way-video art installation called "The Portal." This groundbreaking exhibit had opened its doors on May 8, aiming to facilitate real-time visual connections between people in New York City and Dublin, on a round video screen encased in a porthole-like structure behind a railing.

Unforeseen Issues

However, the innovative project hit a roadblock and was promptly shut down on May 14 due to what was described as "inappropriate behavior." The American side of the portal witnessed an OnlyFans model exposing her breasts to the audience in Dublin, a daring move that reportedly resulted in a substantial increase in her subscriber count, amounting to tens of thousands of dollars.

On the other side, individuals in Dublin opted to display deeply concerning images, including swastikas and depictions of the 2001 World Trade Center attack. Regrettably, these transgressions quickly spread across the internet, undermining the organizers' original intent of fostering meaningful global connections and sharing.