The Tickle Bed

This bit of art is guaranteed to raise a giggle at a Mayfair gallery exhibition.

German artist Sandro Porcu, 40, has installed the tickling bed, complete with revolving ostrich feathers, for members of the public to try out.

Featherbed artist

The work, called Bed, was an instant hit when it went on display at the Alexia Goethe gallery in Dover Street last night. It is part of the Story exhibition, which also features sculptures, film and photography on the theme of telling stories.

A gallery spokesman said: "Every work in this show inspires a multitude of stories involving the personalties and memories of both viewers and artists."