MSCHF Art Basel ATM Shows Your Checking Account

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Would you swipe your debit card if that meant an entire room full of people saw how much was in your account?

Once again, Art Basel is taking over Florida. This year, thousands of artists in the visual and musical worlds have descended on Miami for events, exclusive parties, and to bask in off-the-wall art pieces. Aside from the photos of celebrities floating around social media, an ATM installation has become a hot topic. The art installation is a working, fully functional ATM; however, if used, it displays how much is in your checking account.

Confrontational? Possibly embarrassing? Sure. But that didn't stop hundreds of people from putting their checking accounts out there for the world to see. In a clip that circulated online, viewers watched as a screen scrolled through not only bank accounts on a leaderboard but also showed a photo of the person in question.

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According to Business Insider, the Art Basel installation arrived courtesy of MSCHF. The leaderboard showed quite a few guests who secured significant bags—including the man who boasted $2.9 million in his checking account. The outlet also stated that another man with $48,000 couldn't break into the Top 20 spots.

This is just the latest from MSCHF that has caused the world to stop and stare. The company has been active in headlines in recent years as they're faced a series of litigation. They partnered with Tyga for his "Wavy Baby" sneakers, but later, Vans hit MSCHF with a lawsuit. It was alleged that MSCHF and Tyga stole Vans' signature design.

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MSCHF was also responsible for Lil Nas X's controversial "Satan Shoes" which caused a firestorm of reactions. The singer-rapper pushed his critics to their breaking points when the shoe was announced, but Nike stepped in and shut that down.

It's unclear who topped the ATM installation, but with all of the high rollers in Miami, anything is possible.

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Erika Marie
Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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