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Well, a discussion about voyeurism and surveillance of WOMEN.

Dot Experimental Sushi in Vienna has caused some controversy after female patrons became aware that the mirror above the bathroom sinks was actually a one-way looking glass — and men were watching them on the other side.

The restaurant’s communications and marketing manager Alexander Khaelssberg told Vienna newspaper Kurier that it’s actually an art project…

… [The artist explained that] the purpose of his art was to stimulate a discussion about voyeurism and surveillance in everyday life.

Margaret Soltan, October 30, 2012 6:33PM
Posted in: it's art

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One Response to “Well, a discussion about voyeurism and surveillance of WOMEN.”

  1. Eric the Read Says:

    And soon, men:

    …come January the mirror will be reversed so that women will see men’s faces while they stand at the restaurant’s urinals

    Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/dots-one-way-mirror-art-project-2012-10#ixzz2AvR3bQgB

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