Art of Play Says Kelly Clarkson Review Sparked Threats After 8 Million Followers Saw Post
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Updated · Curbed · Oct 13
Art of Play Says Kelly Clarkson Review Sparked Threats After 8 Million Followers Saw Post
3 articles · Updated · Curbed · Oct 13
Summary
Adam Rubin, a co-owner of Brooklyn shop Art of Play, said staff, neighbors and supporters have faced threats, doxxing, abusive calls and review-bombing since Kelly Clarkson blasted the store on X.
Rubin said Clarkson spent less than five minutes in the packed shop and that the dispute centered on “Molly,” a one-of-a-kind wall-mounted bird automaton used in performances, not a standard item.
A photo showing a price tag fueled confusion over whether the piece was for sale; Rubin said the tag reflected past inquiries and any serious buyer would have to go through artist Bliss Kolb.
The shop says police were called after people shouted outside and neighbors were later targeted online, while the controversy also drove fresh interest in a similar $2,000 bird.