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Monday, 03 May 2010 13:53

Be part of a Damien Hirst artwork at the National Gallery of Canada this summer

In 1992, at the Cologne Unfair art fair, British artist Damien Hirst commissioned a set of identical twins named Ingo and Torsten to spend time sitting in front of his trademark spot paintings. Dressed in identical clothing, the twins could read, knit or even play chess, so long as their actions were alike. Titled after the twins, the performance was about surface appearances, individuality, and making a scene.

Now, in 2010, the NGC plans to re-stage this iconic performance in conjunction with its presentation of Pop Life: Art in a Material World, and invites identical twins to take part in this recreation, to become works of art in their own right.

Pop Life: Art in a Material World is on view at the National Gallery of Canada from June 11 to September 19, 2010.

Applicant requirements

Twins must be aged 18 or over and identical in stature, height and appearance. During the performance, successful applicants must wear identical clothes and footwear, and have matching hairstyles and hair colour.

How to apply

Twins are invited to apply by sending their name, contact information and two photographs of themselves – one full body shot and one headshot to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For more information go to www.gallery.ca/poplife.

All applications must be received by May 7, 2010. Successful applicants will be notified by email.

NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA
380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa
www.gallery.ca/poplife

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