Frozen Flash Mob (Art no.19) by sandra46
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This is an art installation in Vienna, Austria. It was in a small square and its life-size photos made me think of performance art, and especially of a flash mob event. The impression was enhanced by the real man, a Polish friend of mine, looking at the installation. I took the shot in 2006.
A flash mob is a large group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual and pointless act for a brief time, then disperse. The first flash mob was created in Manhattan in May 2003, by Bill Wasik, senior editor of Harper's Magazine. Wasik claimed that he created flash mobs as a social experiment designed to poke fun at hipsters and to highlight the cultural atmosphere of conformity and of wanting to be an insider or part of 'the next big thing'. Flash mobs began as a form of performance art. While they started as an apolitical act, flash mobs may share superficial similarities to political demonstrations. Flash mobs can be seen as a specialized form of smart mob, which is a term and concept forwarded by author Howard Rheingold in his 2002 book Smart Mobs: The Next Social Revolution. Another example of a well known flash mob was the April 2006 silent disco in London. At various London Underground stations, people gathered with their portable music devices, and at a set time began dancing to their music. It was reported that more than 4,000 people participated at London Victoria station. Worldwide Pillow Fight Day (or International Pillow Fight Day) was a pillow fight flash mob that took place on March 22, 2008. Over 25 cities around the globe participated in the first international flash mob, which was the world's largest flash mob to date. In 2009 and 2010 Center City Philadelphia has had at least four incidents where flash mob gatherings have turned violent. During these incidents, teenagers ran through the streets or malls, vandalized property, fought with each other, and attacked passers-by resulting in injuries and arrests. Similar incidents have occurred in Boston, South Orange, Kansas City, and Brooklyn. In February 2009, the British Transport Police criticized flash mobs, saying 'when you get thousands of commuters trying to go home at a very busy station in the middle of rush-hour and then joined by thousands of people who want to dance that can then be a problem.'
Thank you for your kind comments.
Comments (49)
Umbetro38
Back from the holidays with my loved ones and now time for a short Comment Beautiful picture and as always worth seeing
KarmaSong
Unusual and fantastic capture: well done!
CoreyBlack
I first heard about flash mobs on an episode of CSI of all things about 4or 5 years ago. I love the idea as a form of social protest or performance art, and have seen the Victoria Station performance on Utube. I hate it when jerks and hooligans get a hold of things and ruin it for everybody. Still a cool idea. And thanks for the added info on their origins. Interesting capture.
Jay-el-Jay
A very creative exhibit and also very interesting concept about the flash mobs.
wysiwig
Your friend became what he beheld. Very interesting image and description. Sadly I noticed all the violence seems to have occurred in the United States. Even sadder, I was not surprised.
danapommet
What a great idea to have a permanent “flash mob” scene. And a great find and share by you. Dana
erlandpil
Superb and beautiful picture erland
2Loose2Trek
I love the shot ... nicely composed and presented.
psyoshida
What a cool picture! Wonderfully presented.
jocko500
wonderful find and shot
tennesseecowgirl
Awesome way of presenting this photo you added so much to it to give a already unique photo a even more unique artistic look .. well done.
dochtersions
A very fine shot!
artistheat
That is Very Cool,Excellent Shot
blondeblurr
It's just like turning the pages of a book - very interesting display, BB
alanwilliams
a beautiful, quite complex picture.
myrrhluz
Excellent capture! I love the inclusion of your friend and the translucent framing! Great info! I did not know of flash mobs. This could be a wonderful thing to witness if it has a set peaceful agenda and is controlled. Unfortunately there are though who will exploit any opportunity for violence and then others get swept into the mob mentality. What humans will do in a mob situation is scary. I love the understatement of the British Transport Police! Very interesting info and beautifully shot and finished image!
DukeNukem2005
This is a very beautiful!
DananJaya_Chef
It's wonderful art photography.
theprojectionist
Great this could easily be done in DAZ too.