LAM Museum's art recovery: Mistaken as trash, saved in time
A bizarre situation in the Netherlands. A mechanic working at the LAM Museum in Lisse mistakenly discarded a priceless exhibit, mistaking it for a beer can. The man thought he was getting rid of trash, but it was actually the artwork "All The Good Times We Spent Together." Fortunately, the exhibit was successfully retrieved.
"The Guardian" reported on the surprising incident. A mechanic at the LAM Museum in Lisse, Netherlands, noticed a "beer can" in the elevator and decided to clean up, thinking it was left by a visitor.
It was later revealed to be an important exhibit for the museum. The mistake occurred because the artwork, "All The Good Times We Spent Together", resembles a crushed beer can.
The artwork has been recovered and returned to the exhibit
The museum authorities quickly realized the priceless work was missing. The exhibit's curator, Elisah van den Bergh, initiated a successful search. She managed to retrieve the installation just in time from a trash bag that was about to be sent to the landfill.
The LAM Museum spokeswoman, Froukje Budding, stated that the museum holds no hard feelings towards the mechanic, who will not face any consequences. The authorities acknowledged that he was new to his job and was simply performing his duties conscientiously.
The spokeswoman further explained that the museum aims to surprise visitors by placing installations in unusual locations. Hence, "All The Good Times We Spent Together" was placed in the elevator.
Meanwhile, LAM Museum director Sietske van Zanten believes that this approach helps visitors view everyday objects in a different light.
By displaying artworks in unexpected places, we amplify this experience and keep visitors on their toes, she remarked.
