20M Naked, Pregnant Damian Hirst Statue Causes Controversy [PICS]

09 Oct 2012 by Steyn du Toit in Art, Lifestyle

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A 20m bronze sculpture of a naked pregnant woman, wielding a sword, by well-known artist Damien Hirst has arrived in Devon in England.

The new Hirst statue is called Verity, and is described by the artist as a “modern allegory of truth and justice”. It arrived on the back of a lorry, and will be on loan to the resort of Ilfracombe for the next 20 years. Because of the height of the structure, it has also been subjected to wind tunnel testing in order to ensure that it can withstand high winds and sea spray.

It was hoped Verity’s arrival will attract more tourists to the seaside resort. However, it turns out not everyone appreciates it for its artistic value.  So far, the town council has received more than 100 complaints from people who described the artwork as “obscene” and “disgusting”. Further descriptions from locals include “outrageous, immoral, bizarre, obscene, offensive, disgusting, distasteful, grotesque and not in good taste.”

See what all the fuss is about, below:

[Source: Daily Mail]

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