Thanks for doing this, Jim. And sorry, Cameron. I had intended to get around to it.
Jim do the other one too, please ~,:^)
In related recent news was the Fearless Girl statue, which I've written about here before. When the statue was placed in front of the bull statue on Broadway in the Financial District, it telescoped perception of a work of public art into a single, political and social interpretation. It assigned meaning, and for many people defined the sculpture. It weaponized a work of art in the culture wars--talk about appropriation! The artist was heartbroken that this took place. Then he died. Thankfully, they moved Fearless Girl to the front door of the New York Stock Exchange, where she confronts the temple of capitalism. This is much more appropriate and impactful. It's not a prank anymore.
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