Screaming in a bathtub? That’s the first thing you might notice about the Scenarie Sculpture. This peculiar fountain greets visitors just outside Albertslund station in Copenhagen. The Scenarie Sculpture isn’t your typical art piece. It depicts a man in a bathtub, caught in a moment of sheer terror as sewage floods his bathroom. Created in 2008 by Danish artist Peter Land, the Scenarie Sculpture explores what happens when the structures of society break down. Land uses the bathroom as a metaphor for society. He suggests that a well-functioning bathroom, like a well-functioning society, is often taken for granted. The breakdown of these essential systems is a plumber’s nightmare, reflecting the potential chaos of societal collapse. The Scenarie Sculpture isn’t just visually striking. It also has a history of provoking strong reactions. Just two months after its unveiling, the sculpture was vandalized. Someone beheaded the man in the tub, highlighting the intense emotions it evoked. So, next time you’re near Albertslund station, take a moment to appreciate the Scenarie Sculpture. It’s a thought-provoking piece that reminds us of the fragility of social order and the unexpected consequences of its disruption.
Galleri KANT
Founded in 2009 by Kerry Harm Nielsen and Anna Gram Sørensen Galleri KANT is more than just a gallery. It’s