An artist made a video 'portal' connecting Dublin to New York. Then things got a little messy

Now that the New York-Dublin portal is back up and running with limited hours and new security features, its creator is determined not to let a few negative incidents sour what he says has been an overwhelmingly positive experiment.

An artist made a video 'portal' connecting Dublin to New York. Then things got a little messy
People wave, snap selfies, do news interviews and hold make heart shapes with their hands next to a giant circle in the street with a screen in the centre showing a crowd of people standing outside, including one holding a sign that reads 'Free Virtual Hugs.'

Now that the New York-Dublin portal is back up and running with limited hours and new security features, its creator is determined not to let a few negative incidents sour what he says has been an overwhelmingly positive experiment.