Shoplift-o-Clock

Shoplift-o-Clock took place every day at Transactionland Bristol, between 5 and 6pm. During this time, visitors were encouraged to shoplift and try not to get caught. Those who were caught were sat down for an interview about their shoplifting techniques (at Transactionland or other shops), the ethics of theft, and to have their portrait drawn to be added to the wall of thieves. 

Every day people turned up especially to shoplift. Normally they wanted to be caught, and were relieved when they got to have a chat about it. A lot of stuff did actually get stolen, including an inflatable crocodile and many scratchcards.

Shoplift-o-clock is a space to have conversations about ethics, rules, the commons and the best way to steal from Tesco.