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Greek Reporter2d
Sardinia’s Ancient Giant Statues Inspired by People with Acromegaly, Study Claims
A new study suggests Sardinia’s ancient giant statues may have been modeled after individuals with acromegaly.
Greek Reporter5d
The Stunning Gold and Ivory Statues of Apollo and Artemis at Delphi
The gold and ivory statues of Apollo, Artemis and Leto at Delphi are extraordinary treasures of ancient Greek art.
Archaeologists Were Searching For a Lost Sanctuary—and Re-Discovered a Treasure Trove of Ancient Statues
After its original discovery in 1885, an ancient statue sanctuary in Cyprus was subsequently covered in sand and lost to time ...
Artnet News1d
Monumental Sculpture of a Black Woman in Times Square Sparks Debate
Thomas J Price's 12-foot sculpture of a Black woman in Times Square is inspiring online debates about race and representation ...
Indiana Daily Student6d
The statues on IU’s Bloomington campus
Perhaps the most famous statue on IU’s campus is that of former president and chancellor Herman B Wells. Fun fact, the B in his name doesn’t stand for anything, according to Wells’ obituary in the New ...
The Independent2d
Statue of a Black woman in Times Square brings out the worst of the right-wingers on social media
The bronze statue titled Grounded in the Stars, by artist Thomas J Price, was placed in the heart of Midtown Manhattan at the end of last month, much to the disappointment of many disgusting ...
KLFY News 102d
Columbus statue removed from a Connecticut city in 2020 finally finds a home at a new museum
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Christopher Columbus statue removed in 2020 amid a climate of racial reckoning after the police killing of George Floyd has finally found a home in a new museum ...
RTE Online5d
Molly Malone statue 'perfectly safe', says Dublin City Council
Dublin City Council has said the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street is perfectly safe and "well fixed in place". Yesterday, records released by the council showed that an inspection of the ...
Page Six2d
A$AP Rocky shows off diamond-covered ring that’s a literal statue of Rihanna: ‘See that forehead’
In the clip, Rocky shows off a custom gold, diamond-encrusted piece featuring a giant statue of his longtime partner Rihanna. The extravagant ring is so large, it requires two bands to hold up the ...
People3d
12-Foot Bronze Statue of Woman in Times Square 'Challenges Who Should be Rendered Immortal'
She just happens to be 12-feet tall. The bronze statue, entitled “Grounded in the Stars,” is one of two art installations by British artist Thomas J Price, whose work is challenging people’s ...
CNN6d
Huge ‘Hobbit’-themed eagle sculptures to depart New Zealand airport
Two giant eagle sculptures inspired by “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” have loomed over visitors to Wellington Airport for more than a decade. Now, they will take their final ...
Daily Mail3d
Woke new statue in Times Square sparks instant mockery
A new bronze statue in Times Square that was meant to combat racism received instant mockery for being 'obnoxious' and 'reinforcing stereotypes' about women of color. The statue, Grounded in ...