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A number of lewd acts fill the space of the Kunstmuseum Basel library, which, like any public library, is subject to rules about decency and silence. However, for Parcours, mythical hybrid beings are engaged in a range of sexual activities throughout the venerable institution in an attempt to undermine the prudish nature of pursuing science. The artist hints at the possibility that the frivolous scenes might even be taking place in the minds of defiant library users. Installed on the bookshelves, paintings physically stop the public from gaining access to the knowledge the library provides.

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