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Poland Unveils Europe’s Tallest Virgin Mary Statue in Tiny Village
world9 days ago

Poland Unveils Europe’s Tallest Virgin Mary Statue in Tiny Village

In Konotopie, a tiny central Polish village, a 55.6-meter Virgin Mary statue (including a 15-meter crown pedestal and an interior viewing platform) was inaugurated before hundreds, with Lech Wałęsa in attendance. Funded by Roman and Grażyna Karkosik, the monument aims to become a major pilgrimage site and tourist draw, surpassing other large religious statues in height and underscoring Poland’s enduring Catholic heritage, even as church influence shifts among younger Poles.

via The Guardian|
#lech-walesa#pilgrimage#poland
Brunson’s Power Surge Could Earn a Statue Beyond the Knicks’ Title
sports2 months ago

Brunson’s Power Surge Could Earn a Statue Beyond the Knicks’ Title

Jalen Brunson’s role extended far beyond winning the Knicks’ first title in 53 years, reviving New York’s excitement for basketball and uniting fans amid MSG politics. Analysts say his impact could merit a statue outside Madison Square Garden, placing him in the running among Knicks legends—even as debates about his place in franchise history continue as he eye’s more championships.

via New York Post|
#jalen-brunson#madison-square-garden#nba-finals
Pastor Defends 22-Foot Golden Trump Statue as Miracle, Not Idolatry
politics3 months ago

Pastor Defends 22-Foot Golden Trump Statue as Miracle, Not Idolatry

An evangelical Trump ally, Pastor Mark Burns, defends a 22-foot gold-leaf statue of Donald Trump unveiled at the Trump National Doral in Miami, calling it a symbol of the 'miracle of God' and not a golden calf, while Trump touts it on Truth Social; the bronze statue with a gold finish cost about $450,000 funded by crypto investors, and the project has involved payment and copyright disputes with the sculptor.

via The Daily Beast|
#don-colossus#donald-j-trump#golden
Banksy’s Blind Patriotism Statue Stuns London
world3 months ago

Banksy’s Blind Patriotism Statue Stuns London

Banksy claimed responsibility for a large statue dropped overnight in central London, showing a man with a flag obscuring his face on a plinth near the Mall. The piece, signed on the plinth, mirrors the look of nearby monuments and sparked online chatter about “blind patriotism” as observers questioned how the stunt was pulled off in the heart of Britain’s establishment.

via HuffPost|
#banksy#london#patriotism
Banksy lampoons blind patriotism with new flag-wielding London statue
arts3 months ago

Banksy lampoons blind patriotism with new flag-wielding London statue

Banksy has quietly installed a new London statue in Waterloo Place showing a suited man marching with a flag obscuring his face, a piece Banksy confirmed via an Instagram video and with his signature on the plinth. The artwork, interpreted as a critique of blind patriotism, has drawn crowds and fencing by Westminster City Council, with barriers erected but the public still able to view it. The installation comes amid renewed chatter about Banksy’s identity following a Reuters report, fueling discussion about anonymity and the value of his work.

via CNN|
#arts#banksy#london
Banksy claims London statue: man blinded by flag strides off its plinth
culture3 months ago

Banksy claims London statue: man blinded by flag strides off its plinth

Elusive street artist Banksy has taken credit for a new central-London sculpture—a man stepping away from a plinth with his face veiled by a billowing flag—installed overnight on Waterloo Place near Buckingham Palace. He posted a humorous Instagram video showing the installation, and locals initially speculated it was his work given a signature at the base. The piece sits among historic monuments, adding to Banksy’s global footprint even though he remains anonymous and is better known for street art than public statues.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#banksy#culture#london
London statue bears Banksy signature, fueling mystery
culture3 months ago

London statue bears Banksy signature, fueling mystery

A new central‑London statue appearing to bear the signature of Banksy was spotted on Waterloo Place near the Athenaeum Club. The sculpture shows a suited man walking forward while holding a flag that covers his face, and the word ‘Banksy’ is etched on the plinth. There is no official confirmation of Banksy’s involvement, though the artist has previously created covert works in London. The piece adds to a string of Banksy appearances in the capital.

via BBC|
#banksy#culture#london
Giant Gold Trump Statue Stuns Miami Golf Course Ahead of G20 Summit
politics3 months ago

Giant Gold Trump Statue Stuns Miami Golf Course Ahead of G20 Summit

A 22-foot statue of Donald Trump, titled Don Colossus, now towers over Trump National Doral in Miami—a 15-foot bronze figure coated in gold leaf on a seven-foot pedestal. Sculpted by Alan Cottrill for about $360,000, the golden pose mirrors Trump’s rally moment after a 2024 shooting. The statue has drawn mixed reactions, with some tour staff declining photos, underscoring ongoing debates about Trump’s vanity projects as the Cadillac Championship arrives and a G20 summit looms.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-j-trump#gold#miami