The Mayor of London has vetoed a proposal for a Fourth Plinth statue of the late Queen, opting instead for new sculptures that have sparked controversy among the public. Trafalgar Square will see the replacement of statues of Baptist preacher John Chilembwe and British missionary John Chorley with new artworks, which have been described by critics as 'ugly' and 'monstrosities'. The debate over public art in London has intensified, with some commentators lamenting the lack of dignity and beauty in the new installations, specifically criticizing the design and color choices. Among the new pieces is a statue titled 'Lady in Blue', which has been singled out for its portrayal as obese and has been described as a work of 'DEI art' by detractors.
DEI ART: New obese statue called “Lady in Blue” isn’t a joke, it’s a real work of “art” being installed by a woke tyrant with no taste… https://t.co/YuIrH96j4j
Excuse me? This is the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen. Leave Union Station alone … clean up the area around it, but … this? Hell no. https://t.co/BExz6Xv8yx
In your opinion, is this building ugly? Yes or no? Vote ⬇️ https://t.co/mSd2OT85aK
Nothing makes me more reactionary than this kind of ugly public “art”. They could have at least made the idol black lady dignified and beautiful, but the aggressive ugliness and tacky colors are the point. https://t.co/ER5VfxfwMS
The Mayor of London vetoed a Fourth Plinth statue of the late Queen but instead we get these ugly sculptures. https://t.co/iu5tZrI6hP
Trafalgar Square in London is replacing these statues of Baptist preacher John Chilembwe and British missionary John Chorley with these two monstrosities. This is not satire. https://t.co/lqKufaJxiu