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Used Condoms Wanted by Amanda dos Santos
Do you have an extra-long penis? Do you own a pet that does (elephant, blue whale)?
2011
We are looking for your used condoms! The more colourful, the better. The McCord Museum is dedicated to respecting the environment and beautifying the city. Naturally, art using recycled materials allows us to accomplish both those goals simultaneously. For the past two summers, we have blocked off a street and called the space an Urban Forest. The Forest is a joint initiative between the Museum and a professor at the McGill School of Architecture. Yes, the same school who also brought you the ContemPLAY (wood and steel structure outside MacDonald Harrington). The Forest consists of thousands of condoms strung on wire trees which look like lattice power line towers. The space is a popular picnic spot for young and old alike. Children particularly love the colourful display, and there is no better way to teach them about the benefits of safe sex. Tourism Montreal lists it as one of the most popular summertime destinations in the City. In case you missed it, on the right you can see photographs of the Urban Forests of the past This is a project very close to our hearts and the hearts of all Montrealers, but it couldn’t be possible without your generosity. This spring, please take the time to send us your used condoms. Never have they been given a mer to admire the completed project. It will be located on Sherbrooke better afterlife. and Victoria, near McGill University. With your continuing donations, Even if you don’t qualify as a donor, it will run from end of June to beginning of September. make sure to stop by later in the sum-
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