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Tao Wells
Tao Wells is a New Zealand artist whose work critiques established systems of power and value. His 2010 work Wells Group, part of the larger Letting Space project in Wellington, caused controversy for advocating the opportunities and benefits of unemployment. Following incorrect reports that he received funding of $40,000 for the art project, the actually amount was $3,500, he had his benefit cancelled by Work and Income, with welfare advocates questioning the legitimacy of WINZ's decision. It was later reinstated. American writer Chris Kraus compared the Wells Group project with the concerns of French philosopher Simone Weil and the Italian NO WORK "Movement of 77'.