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Monday, August 10, 2015

Spanish artists flood the streets of Madrid with drachma

In a short-lived installation, Luzinterruptus celebrated the no vote from the recent referendum on economic reform and the erstwhile Greek currencyInside a hybrid ballot box-cash machine, dozens of voting slips from the recent Greek referendum, each meticulously marked oxi, were visible behind a clear panel. And, for every oxi – or no – vote deposited, drachmas were dispensed, spilling onto the streets of Madrid.We wanted to celebrate the chance that cash machines in Greece could have their very own currency flowing out of them Continue reading...


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