Re:Arturo Di Modica has a point
by Piphe on Sunday April 16, 2017 @07:15AM
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Imo: remove the plaque at least. No free advertising space. Maybe have a vote to keep the statue.
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I like this way of thinking.
Additonally, I would say that the bull statue has well and truly earned its place. It is now an established piece of art: it has been subverted.
Art and history are inexorable. Removing the plaque would merely change the asthetic.
And your point is?
That the statue was still created as a corporate advertisement, regardless of whether the plaque is present.
Re:Arturo Di Modica has a point
by louisswiss on Sunday April 16, 2017 @09:24AM
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A lot of great art was originally sponsored/commissioned by wealthy corporate benefactors (for example the Catholic Church and nobility in 15th century Italy).
I think it's important that the beholder/public in general is aware of the providence of a piece of art, yet I doubt banning corporate sponsorship of art would be a net positive for society.