California woman's 'selfie fail' destroys $200,000 worth of art

A woman in Los Angeles has reportedly destroyed $200,000 worth of art after triggering a domino effect while taking a selfie.

Security camera footage from the 14th Factory gallery in Lincoln Heights shows the woman crouching down to take a selfie, falling backwards, and knocking over the display pillar behind her triggering a domino effect.
The art on display was the "Hypercaine exhibition," a series of sculptures from Hong Kong artist Simon Birch and other artists.

Gloria Yu, another artist involved in the exhibition, told art site Hyperallergic that three sculptures are damaged beyond repair, and that total damages are estimated to be around $200,000.

However, some are questioning whether the incident was a stunt.
Carolina A. Miranda of the LA Times called the incident  as a "series of wondrous, over-the-top sets for the perfect selfie."
The gallery was also not behind the release of the video, as it was posted to YouTube by someone claiming to be one of Birch's friends. - SF