"Celebrating Mediocrity" - Massive NYC Statue Is Fueling Cultural Backlash
May 18, 2025
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as posted by the channelNew York City has unveiled a 12-foot-tall bronze statue titled "Grounded in the Stars," depicting an anonymous overweight Black woman in Times Square as part of a broader global trend by artist Thomas J. Price. The installation has sparked widespread criticism and mockery, with detractors labeling it as a celebration of mediocrity and cultural propaganda, and some noting it replaces historic statues of American figures like Thomas Jefferson, which were removed amid debates over their legacy.
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