Blair Performance Art

Would you like to kiss British Prime Minister Tony Blair? How about kissing him 100,000 times? A performance artist aims to do just that when he attempts to kiss a photograph of Blair for eight hours in a marathon display of affection for the British leader, who is seeking re-election on May 5. Mark McGowan, whose previous stunts include sitting in a bath of baked beans for two weeks with sausages strapped to his head and nailing his feet to a gallery wall, said he felt Blair was the best candidate in the upcoming election. "I'm just going to give the picture of Blair quick kisses, they won't be long smooches," said McGowan, who will perform his amorous stunt outside the prime minister's residence at 10 Downing Street on election day. For the full story - click the title Irish Art