Anonymous British artist Mr Phantom slipped past security at the hotel housing the cast of Celebrity Traitors, installing dozens of artworks throughout the building before projecting a giant image onto the front of the hotel overnight.
The outrageous stunt unfolded over two consecutive nights at hotel near Inverness Airport, while celebrities filming the hit BBC series slept inside, leaving security guards reportedly completely bemused as new artworks continued appearing across the site.
It means the likes of contestants Maya Jama, Bella Ramsey, Jerry Hall and James Blunt were likely in the land of nod when the artist snuck in and made his bold move.
Overnight, a huge projection was cast across the front of the hotel, remaining visible from the sky for hours, while guests and staff woke to confrontational artworks spread throughout corridors and public spaces.
The works installed across the hotel form a half a million pound collection of Mr Phantom artworks, originally sold for £555,000. The pieces installed are prints, not the original works.
Using the world of Celebrity Traitors as its backdrop, the installation blurs the line between entertainment, politics and reality.
He added, "Everyone plays a role. Everyone performs loyalty. The game never stops. It just changes location.”
The installation arrives amid growing scrutiny surrounding political leadership and public trust in Britain. Mr Phantom, whose identity remains unknown, has become recognised for provocative public interventions targeting power, image culture and authority.
There is no official connection between the artwork and the BBC, Studio Lambert or the production of Celebrity Traitors. For the artist, that appears to be the entire point.
