US EditionThe Controversial Statue of a Mermaid Will Be Removed in Copenhagen for Its ‘Pornographic’ Appearance
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A statue of siren provoked a strong controversy in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, for its appearance considered “pornographic”. The sculpture, called “The Great Mermaid” (Den Store Havfrue), was the work of the sculptor Peter Bech, and will be removed after an official request from the Danish Agency of Palaces and Culture. This statue, installed in the Dragon Fort, measures six meters high, four meters wide and weighs 14 tons. According to …
She was supposed to be an alternative to the little mermaid, supposedly perceived by many as too micky. Now the big sister is at the center of a controversy.
Danish authorities want to have a giant mermaid sculpture, which many consider to be pornographic, removed.
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