# 100-year-old artist flattens a Tesla with a tank, calling himself a 'simple rebel'

Ken Turner, a 100-year-old artist, used a tank to crush a Tesla as a performance art protest. He describes himself as a simple rebel rather than a revolutionary. The act highlights tensions around consumerism, technology, and environmental issues.

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jul/23/ken-turner-100-year-old-artist-crushed-tesla-with-tank) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:38 GMT