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Re:Arturo Di Modica has a point by Piphe on Sunday April 16, 2017 @07:15AM (#14125357)
Imo: remove the plaque at least. No free advertising space. Maybe have a vote to keep the statue.
Re:Arturo Di Modica has a point by bostik on Sunday April 16, 2017 @07:26AM (#14125381)
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.

Re:Arturo Di Modica has a point by rl3 on Sunday April 16, 2017 @07:22AM (#14125370)
Art and history are inexorable. Removing the plaque would merely change the asthetic.
Re:Arturo Di Modica has a point by akvadrako on Sunday April 16, 2017 @07:48AM (#14125439)
And your point is?
Re:Arturo Di Modica has a point by rl3 on Sunday April 16, 2017 @08:01AM (#14125477)
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 (#14125689)
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.

Re:Arturo Di Modica has a point by rl3 on Sunday April 16, 2017 @10:39AM (#14125954)
It certainly wouldn't be, though in this particular case it could be argued that corporate sponsorship renders the work tasteless.