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12-Foot Bronze Statue in Times Square Challenges Traditional Monuments, Draws Criticism

  • Grounded in the Stars is a 12-foot bronze statue by Thomas J. Price, unveiled in Duffy Square and displayed until June 17, 2025.
  • The statue features a plus-size black woman and aims to challenge traditional ideas of representation in public monuments, according to the Times Square website.
  • Some critics have questioned the cost of the installation and compared the statue unfavorably to Michelangelo's David, with statements like 'the dumbest thing I've heard this year.'
  • Thomas J. Price expressed hope that the statue would provoke meaningful connections and encourage reflection on the human condition and cultural diversity.
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Artsy broke the news in on Friday, May 2, 2025.
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