Oh Man! Shia LaBeouf’s Anti-Trump Art Installation Gets Shut Down

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Shia LaBeouf’s protest project He Will Not Divide Us has taken a life of its own lately, especially with a country so divided it’s searching for a place of refuge.

After initially setting up in front of the Museum of the Moving Image in New York City, reps from the museum are now calling to an “outgoing public safety  hazard,” releasing the following statement:

“The installation created a serious and ongoing public safety hazard for the museum, its visitors, its staff, local residents and businesses. While the installation began constructively, it deteriorated markedly after one of the artists was arrested at the site of the installation and ultimately necessitated this action… We are proud to have launched this engaging and thought-provoking digital art installation which was experienced by millions of online viewers worldwide. Until public safety concerns overrode the intent of the installation, HEWILLNOTDIVIDE.US generated an important conversation allowing interaction among people from many backgrounds and with different viewpoints. However, ending our engagement with the installation is the most prudent path forward to restore public safety to the Museum, its visitors, staff and the community.”

LaBeouf was arrested after the project had launched for allegedly attacking a white supremacist chanting divisive rhetoric at the crowd. He is still scheduled to appear in court on April 7 for the incident.