The Event
On August 23, 1994, Bill Drummond and Jimmy Cauty, members of the K Foundation and formerly of the musical duo The KLF, burned £1 million in cash. The event took place in a disused boathouse on the Scottish island of Jura, and they recorded the act on film.
Why It Happened
Drummond and Cauty, known for their provocative and unconventional artistic expressions, stated that the money came from their music royalties. They gave no definitive explanation for burning the cash, leaving the act open to speculation and debate.
Public Reaction
The event, filmed as part of their project Watch the K Foundation Burn a Million Quid, received widespread media coverage and public criticism. Many questioned the morality and purpose of destroying such a large sum of money.
Aftermath
Drummond and Cauty later toured the UK with a film of the event, holding public discussions about its meaning. In 1995, they signed a contract vowing not to publicly explain their actions for 23 years, further deepening the mystery surrounding the event.
On August 23, 1994, Bill Drummond and Jimmy Cauty, members of the K Foundation and formerly of the musical duo The KLF, burned £1 million in cash. The event took place in a disused boathouse on the Scottish island of Jura, and they recorded the act on film. pic.twitter.com/1FIkzObyWC
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