Quote by J. G. Ballard

I thought it was a wonderfully conceptual act actually, to fire a replica pistol at a figurehead -- the guy could have been working for Andy Warhol!

I thought it was a wonderfully conceptual act actually, to f

Summary

This quote suggests that the act of firing a replica pistol at a figurehead is seen as a clever and thought-provoking gesture. The speaker admires the concept behind this action, drawing a parallel to the art scene and the eccentricities of artists such as Andy Warhol. It implies that the act may have deeper symbolic meaning rather than being a violent act itself.

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By J. G. Ballard

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