A statue installed by protesting junior doctors at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital, meant to symbolize the pain of a trainee doctor who was raped and murdered, has sparked controversy. While the doctors see it as a powerful representation of the victim’s suffering, many have criticized it as disrespectful and insensitive, citing Supreme Court guidelines against revealing the victim’s identity.
A giant, naked statue of former President Donald Trump was erected near Las Vegas, drawing mixed reactions from the public. Some found it humorous, while others deemed it disrespectful. The statue, titled ‘Crooked and Obscene,’ has fueled political tensions ahead of the upcoming election.
A heated exchange erupted between Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and BRS working president K T Rama Rao regarding the Congress government’s decision to install a statue of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi at the secretariat. While Reddy affirmed the installation, KTR threatened to remove it if BRS returns to power, sparking a fierce political battle.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a seven-foot statue of his wife, Priscilla Chan, prompting comparisons to characters from the movie ‘Avatar’ and online jokes about his ‘wife guy’ status. The statue, created by artist Daniel Arsham, was shared on Zuckerberg’s Instagram with a playful caption referencing Roman tradition. Meanwhile, Meta continues its strong performance in the tech industry, reporting a successful second quarter.
An Indian-American businessman’s life-size statue of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, installed outside his New Jersey home, has gained popularity, becoming a tourist attraction listed on Google. The statue draws fans from across the globe who come to take photos and admire the legendary actor, making it a trending destination on social media.
George Orwell’s son, Richard Blair, has unveiled a bronze relief of his father in Huesca, Spain, nearly 90 years after Orwell nearly lost his life in the Spanish Civil War. The statue commemorates Orwell’s time fighting with the Republican forces and highlights the importance of preserving the memory of those who fought against fascism. The campaign to erect the statue was led by Blair and Spanish historian Victor Pardo, with support from Britain and Spain. The ceremony was marked by emotion and pride, with Blair kissing his father’s face on the statue. The unveiling of the statue also brings attention to the ongoing political controversy in Spain over the legacy of the civil war, with the right-wing PP and Vox parties attempting to whitewash the dictatorship of General Francisco Franco.
An Italian heritage group has won a partial victory in their challenge to Pittsburgh’s efforts to remove a statue of Christopher Columbus from a city park. The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has sent the case back to the lower court for further consideration, ruling that the group’s claims that the city violated its charter, code, and ordinance were not irrelevant. The dispute over the statue, which has been vandalized several times, has drawn national attention, with similar disputes occurring in Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington, Richmond, Columbia, and Boston.
