In 1998, the Austrian art theory group monochrom staged 'Wir kaufen Seelen' (Soul Sale), a performance near St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna. They attempted to buy souls for ATS 50 (about US$5) each, evaluating them with philosophical ...See moreIn 1998, the Austrian art theory group monochrom staged 'Wir kaufen Seelen' (Soul Sale), a performance near St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna. They attempted to buy souls for ATS 50 (about US$5) each, evaluating them with philosophical questions and pseudoscientific methods. This project has made its mark in Austrian art and generated discussions about the concept of souls as tradable commodities. Written by
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