resident_evil
Senator
Statues literally bring a 3D dimensionality to history, and placed in a contemplative space, have sparked conversation not so much about the appropriateness of the choice or placement but of the meaning of the life in question.
The pro's and con's have been discussed of figures of note for as long as I can remember. There are many people of note not discussed precisely because they didn't have a statue that took up space as a place holder in the physical world. Often, all the other figures, through recollection, around a statue have been discussed.
The fact that wifi broadcast of the statuary could have been done for these emplacements and now never likely will is a gross tragedy.
Most of the people toppling statues have never engaged in such a thing or wouldn't dare to topple these historical touchstones; good, bad, or indifferent.
And nevermind that it is art and architecture of a time and place that can be commented on too.
The pro's and con's have been discussed of figures of note for as long as I can remember. There are many people of note not discussed precisely because they didn't have a statue that took up space as a place holder in the physical world. Often, all the other figures, through recollection, around a statue have been discussed.
The fact that wifi broadcast of the statuary could have been done for these emplacements and now never likely will is a gross tragedy.
Most of the people toppling statues have never engaged in such a thing or wouldn't dare to topple these historical touchstones; good, bad, or indifferent.
And nevermind that it is art and architecture of a time and place that can be commented on too.
Last edited: