statues
Dwyane Wade statue creator breaks silence after immense criticism
One of the sculptors of Dwyane Wade’s new Miami Heat statue said critics might've misunderstood the the bronze creation.
Nightmare-inducing -- and beloved -- hand statue waves goodbye after 'disturbing' public for years
Some found it disturbing, and now, after five years of provoking controversy and myriad emotions — from horror and revulsion to delight — among residents of New Zealand’s capital, Quasi...
Poop statue 'honoring the brave men and women who broke into the US Capitol' creates quite the stink
"This memorial honors the brave men and women who broke into the United States Capitol on January 6th, 2021 to loot, urinate, and defecate throughout those hallowed halls,” reads a...
Vandal damages century-old statue at Brooklyn Catholic church, leaving parishioners 'shocked'
A lone vandal is believed to be behind damage done to two religious statues outside a historic Roman Catholic church in Brooklyn this week, according to police.
$12K bronze cowboy statue returned to owner 40 years after it was stolen from art gallery
The statue, called “Pinch” after a 1970s tobacco advertising slogan, was one of about 40 created by New Mexico artist Gordon Snidow.
Viral break dancer Raygun honored with statue after Olympics cringefest
Gunn shot to international prominence following her widely mocked display in break dancing’s first and likely last appearance at an Olympic Games.
Vandals cover Abraham Lincoln statue with strange, blood-colored graffiti, call him 'executioner'
The "Standing Lincoln" monument — which sits near the Chicago History Museum in the city's Lincoln Park neighborhood — was defaced as part of an apparent act of protest on...
Cash-strapped council slammed for spending $46,000 on corgi statues for Queen Elizabeth II tribute
Walsall Council forked out thousands of pounds on the stone corgis which have gone on display in Walsall Arboretum.
Treasure hunt for a buried statue worth around $165K ends after 31 years
Dubbed “On the Trail of the Golden Owl,” the search captivated ten of thousands in France -- on a quest to find a buried statue of an owl.
Queen Elizabeth statue is a 'monstrosity' that 'does not resemble her in any shape or form’: locals
“I was rather confused who it was actually."
Ukrainian forces topple Lenin monument in Russian town as they continue stunning march into Kremlin's territory
The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy released a photo of the empty pedestal in the town square, where the statue once stood.
Bronze statue of late Congressman John Lewis replaces more than 100-year-old Confederate monument
In DeKalb County where the Confederate monument stood for more than a century, protesters have invoked “good trouble” in calling for the swift removal of the obelisk.
Miranda Lambert pokes fun at Italian statue with obscene gesture during European vacation with husband
Miranda Lambert is all about the fun and games.
Zuckerberg unveils giant statue of wife: 'Husbands everywhere are shaking'
“Bringing back the Roman tradition of making sculptures of your wife.”
Kansas thief sentenced to prison for stealing bronze Jackie Robinson statue
The man who stole a bronze Jackie Robinson statue that was cut off at the ankles and found days later smoldering in a trash can in a city park in...
Renaissance woman: Tourist slammed for simulating sex acts on statue
The unidentified woman dressed in denim shorts and a black top was spotted kissing and gyrating against a life-size statue of Bacchus,.
Statue of Greek god uncovered during excavation of ancient Roman sewer
He added that the statue was a Roman copy of an ancient Greek original.
MLB pioneer's statue is rebuilt in bronze after theft from Kansas park
“There’s been a lot of serendipity when it comes to League 42 throughout our entire existence.”
Seamstress reunited with long-lost Garment District statue of herself from decades ago
The life-sized bronze likeness of Maria Pulsone — which will soon go on display at the Italian American Museum — was found by her daughter, who waged an online odyssey...
'Fearless Girl' sculptor, State Street settle lawsuit over sale of replicas
State Street sued Visbal in February 2019, saying her replicas undermined its message that responsible companies support gender diversity, and female leaders help them perform better.