Posted on 09/19/2023 8:58:58 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
A proposed AIDS memorial sculpture in Palm Springs is at the center of a heated debate with its design sparking concerns in the community. The controversial sculpture, meant to honor those who lost their lives to HIV and AIDS, is facing scrutiny for its abstract design and perceived inappropriate connotations.
The sculpture, standing at nine feet tall, features a round limestone structure with concentric carved circles, symbolizing the diverse impact of AIDS on the community. Its design is intended to evoke feelings of connection, reflection, and hope. However, not everyone is on board with this artistic vision.
"It's really strained. I mean, it's almost like a piece of art looking for a purpose, instead of the other way around. It could be about anything, and as a consequence, it's kind of about nothing," Clay Sales said.
In addition to concerns about the abstract nature of the sculpture, some residents have raised eyebrows over its perceived resemblance to certain body parts.
"The backside of the proposed memorial looks like a graphic depiction of the backside of a human being," Gene Brake said.
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More like an azzhole than a vagina.
Just pointing out the obvious.
Ugly but not as bad as the MLK sculpture in Boston .
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If it evokes anger in the community, then it is effective art.
LMAO
To me, it looks like a lifesaver.
BOHICA!
yup, one that’s been reamed out to the point it can’t even close anymore...
And here the first thing that popped into my mind was “damn, that’s a big donut”.
The fact that it’s supposed to remind me of those who died of
A——nally
I——nflicted
D——eath
S——entence
didn’t even occure to me.
LOL! I’ll steal that one if you don’t mind.
Who paid for it? I rather object to public funds being used for a stone emblem of an anus. If it was private funds I do not care but it should not be put on public land.
It looks like a powdered sugar donut.
Why do we honor those that died of a self inflicted disease? It would be just as logical to erect a giant bottle of Jack Daniels for those that died of cirrhosis. Jack Daniels is fine sour mash bourbon and I recommend it highly but in moderation.
Why do we honor those that died of a self inflicted disease? It would be just as logical to erect a giant bottle of Jack Daniels for those that died of cirrhosis. Jack Daniels is fine sour mash bourbon and I recommend it highly but in moderation.
. . . or a sea urchin’s skeleton.
So much more artistic than those statues to Confederates, and the Founders.
A giant mint.
Once seen as “the backside of a human being” you can’t see it any other way, and from any angle.
You just can not make this stuff up.
We need to get one of these smart AI computers to tell us what’s gonna happen next.
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