Silent John by Bruce Lacey Automata artwork ‘Silent John’ by British artist and prankster Bruce Lacey makes farting noises in the audience during the International Poetry Incarnation at the Royal Albert Hall on June 11 1965 Full Size Image Gallery: Arts and Culture Keywords 1960s1965artistarts and cultureartworkaudioAustrianautomataB+Wbeardbeat poetsblack and whiteBruce LaceycountercultureeccenticexperimentalfamousfartKensingtonLondonmachineperformanceRoyal Albert HallSilent JohnSwinging LondonSwinging SixtiesThe International Poetry Incarnationunderground