IAIN KELLY

INTERACTIVE ART

Agnes pulled off her heels and rubbed her aching feet. Should’ve gone for the flats. All evening traipsing round the Museum of Art at the new exhibition entitled ‘Interactive Art’.

Archie struggled in the door with the massive canvas he had purchased. He came through the door sideways, carefully maneuvering round the corner. He took a confident step forward to grandly show off the abstract work.

His foot tripped over Agnes’ discarded shoes. Archie stumbled forward, teetered for a moment, then plunged headfirst towards the fireplace.

Agnes looked at Archie’s head sticking through the canvas.

‘Interactive Art, right enough,’ she said.

shoes-and-books-by-magaly-guerrero
Copyright Magaly Guerrero

Written as part of the Friday Fictioneers challenge hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields (more details HERE). The idea is to write a short story of 100 words based on the photo prompt (above).

To read stories of 100 words based on this week’s prompt, visit HERE.

This month I am taking part in the A to Z Challenge 2017 – a post each day based on the letters of the alphabet and a theme. You can visit my A TO Z CHALLENGE 2017 page here to read the story.

As this challenge will take up a lot of my blogging time I may not get round to commenting on everyone’s posts, but I hope to find time to read all your stories as usual, and still be able to participate in Friday Fictioneers each week.

73 responses to “INTERACTIVE ART”

  1. michael1148humphris Avatar
    michael1148humphris

    I hope that it was not a David Hockney😉

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I get the feeling Archie values Art by the price tag on it, so it probably cost a bit…!

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  2. neilmacdon Avatar

    I could see that coming. And there wasn’t a damn thing I could do to stop it. Great fun, Iain

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  3. beautyswot Avatar

    haha! Brilliant humorous piece. I see Agnes is back 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      She crops up now and then, always fun to see what mess Archie and her have got themselves into now! 🙂

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  4. Addison Albright Avatar

    Ha! A bit lighter than your A-Z story—Unless, of course, you’ve got poor Archie cracking his head open on the fireplace.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Haha, no, a change of pace, no deaths, just a broken canvas 🙂

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  5. neelwritesblog Avatar

    Look who’s popped out again? Good old Agnes. Humourous double dose here, Lian.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      They’re my fall back comedy couple! 🙂

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  6. Edith M. Field Avatar

    I keep thinking about that last line and giggling. Of course, it’s not at all funny – he could have done himself a terrible injury! But, oh! It’s impossible to contain the laughter. Great writing, Iain.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Edith, glad it made you laugh. He’ll dust himself down and be fine apart from the hole in his wallet!

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  7. James Avatar

    I’m visiting my parents in Southwestern Utah for a few days. My Dad has cancer and feels very weak. This morning he was in a chair and fell over. My Mom tried to help but she fell too. Fortunately, she was fine (a previous fall left her with spinal issues for a while), but Dad was too weak to get up. Fortunately I was here to help.

    It wasn’t interactive art, but it certainly was challenging.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Oh dear, hope everyone was okay and recovered from their falls.

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      1. Alicia Jamtaas Avatar

        James! It’s so nice that you can be there for your parents. It’s a tough road you are all treading. Take care.

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  8. granonine Avatar

    Congratulations! You’re the first one to make me laugh today 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you, always nice to spread a smile 🙂

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  9. magarisa Avatar

    Hahaha! I could picture the whole story, especially the last part, so well! Clever and hilarious.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you, very kind, glad it gave you a laugh 🙂

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      1. magarisa Avatar

        You’re welcome!

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  10. Alicia Jamtaas Avatar

    What a turn about! Poor Archie. I hope he isn’t too disappointed.

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  11. Sascha Darlington Avatar

    I know it was a loss for them…but that was funny! 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      🙂 Thanks Sascha

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  12. Outside Perception Avatar

    Actually laughed at the end. Poor guy. 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      🙂 Glad I gave you laugh

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  13. Shweta Suresh Avatar

    Haha 😂😂 that was a break from all that crime! But I can’t wait to read your next post. I’ve finally managed to catch​ up and now I’ll be anxiously waiting the next part. Hmm I wonder if the next part has anything to do with a queen..

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you, nice to take a small break from the crime story and a change of pace. Back on it tomorrow!

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      1. Shweta Suresh Avatar

        Do keep writing! 🙂

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  14. Magaly Guerrero Avatar

    I guess he got his money’s worth and then some. Maybe, he’ll become in a piece in the exhibit, lol! This was yummy. Thank you, Iain. 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you for the compliment and the photo prompt.

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  15. rochellewisoff Avatar

    Dear Iain,

    Now that’s taking interactive to a new level. I’m with Agnes. I’ll take flats over heels any time. Good one.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you Rochelle. One thing that men don’t have to worry about!

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  16. gahlearner Avatar
    gahlearner

    Oh no, poor Archie. I did see it coming and laughed all the way. Fun story.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Oh yeah, it was obvious what was waiting for Archie 🙂

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  17. athling2001 Avatar

    Great story. How funny!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you 🙂

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  18. Annie Avatar

    Thank you for the chuckle 😁

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      You’re welcome!

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  19. Rommy Driks Avatar

    Ha! I feel like maybe he should modify it with a prosthetic leg sticking out from the hole he made, and claim it was a collaborative piece.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I’m sure he could get some of his money back that way 🙂

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  20. draliman Avatar

    Ha, probably an improvement 🙂

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  21. Sandra Avatar

    Another grin to start my day. Good one.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Your welcome 🙂

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  22. NJ Avatar
    NJ

    Interactive art, indeed 😁

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  23. Clare Hempstead Avatar

    Very amusing take on the prompt. 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Clare 🙂

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  24. plaridel Avatar

    this leaves me wondering how soon buyer’s remorse sets in. 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Pretty quickly in his case 🙂

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  25. Life Lessons of a Dog Lover Avatar
    Life Lessons of a Dog Lover

    This was great fun. Great take on the prompt.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you, much appreciated 🙂

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  26. The Mom Who Runs Avatar

    Phew! I was worried for Archie for a moment. Better a busted canvas than a busted noggin! 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      He always bounces back 🙂

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  27. Inside the Mind of Isadora Avatar

    Oh my …. this was too funny … and … sad. I’m sure Archie will be sorry he broke through the canvas. BUT … he didn’t fall into the fireplace flames.
    I suppose he can be grateful the painting helped avoid that. I enjoyed this very much, lain.
    Isadora 😎

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you, very kind. Archie survived unscathed, apart from his wallet and pride 🙂

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  28. Louise Taylor Avatar

    Ha! Sounds like something I’d do – only the shoes would be on my feet. Really enjoyed this!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Louise 🙂

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  29. amiewrites74 Avatar

    Fun story and very humorous. Love this couple!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Amie 🙂

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  30. yuhublogger Avatar

    This was a fun story! Poor guy.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      He’ll pick himself up 🙂

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      1. yuhublogger Avatar

        I sure hope so!

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  31. Dale Avatar
    Dale

    That was so funny, Iain! Methinks the value of the painting may have gone down just a tad…

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Dale, I think he paid too much to begin with 🙂

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      1. Dale Avatar
        Dale

        Probably… art can be so overpriced.

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  32. The Reclining Gentleman Avatar

    Thanks for a big laugh Iain 🙂

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  33. Sarah Ann Avatar
    Sarah Ann

    Poor Archie. I hope his massive canvas didn’t have a massive cost, but good to see Agnes getting into the swing.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      If he can afford to spend money on art like that, he’s got money to waste, so he’ll be okay!

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  34. lingeringvisions by Dawn Avatar

    Haha… that made me smile 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Dawn, glad it gave you a smile 🙂

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  35. Dahlia Avatar

    Hahah – loved the images 😀 Though I am a bit apprehensive about Agnes’ fate

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      No need to worry. Archie will just be in a huff for a few days 🙂

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  36. csheldonblog Avatar

    very good, i wasn’t sure which way this was going to go 🙂 sorry I am late to the party this week!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 🙂

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