Strangers on a Train
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Allan Bridge (February 14, 1945 – August 5, 1995) was an American conceptual artist best known for his creation in 1980 of the confessional phone system known as the Apology Line.
Jan 17, 2021 · Allan “Mr. Apology” Bridge was an ambitious painter, with a few gallery shows under his belt, when he moved from Washington, DC, to NYC in 1977.
The Apology LIne. On October 20, 1980, the artist Allan Bridge put up posters around New York City stating: "ATTENTION CRIMINALS, BLUE COLLAR, WHITE COLLAR. You have wronged people, it is to people that you must apologize, not to the state, not to God. Get your misdeeds off your chest!
Mr Apology, aka Allan Bridge. Picture: The Apology Line/Facebook. Mr Bridge’s life’s work is the subject of a new podcast, The Apology Line, hosted by his wife Marissa Bridge.
- Hannah Paine
When Allan Bridge started The Apology Line, he wanted to help people unburden themselves from past regret – a feeling he was all too familiar with. The struggling artist had the idea to...
- Hannah Paine
Jan 25, 2021 · In 1980, the conceptual artist Allan Bridge came up with an idea to allow strangers to leave confessions on a telephone answering machine.
Apr 14, 2021 · “The Apology Line” is a unique reflection and tribute to the life and work of Allan Bridge, as well as an exploration of his truly fascinating art project. As Marissa Bridge narrates the podcast, she offers insights into Bridge’s personality and experiences, as well as her perspective on the project as she witnessed its operation.
