Statue of naked woman honouring Mary Wollstonecraft divides public
Critics of the sculpture by British artist Maggi Hambling say the naked figure draws attention to the female body instead of honouring the 18th century intellectual’s achievements and influence
11 November 2020 - 13:16
London — A newly unveiled nude female statue in London meant to honour feminist pioneer Mary Wollstonecraft has been targeted by unknown critics who stuck black tape on its breasts and pubic area, draped it in Covid-19 masks and dressed it in a T-shirt.
The sculpture by British artist Maggi Hambling, unveiled on Tuesday, angered feminists and other critics who said the naked figure drew attention to the female body instead of honouring the 18th century intellectual's achievements and influence...
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