New African Statue in New York

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A new African statue has been unveiled in New York.

I'm sorry, but there must be Africans looking at this and going 'what the hell is that? it looks like a f**king alien!', lol.
It was created by artists Sanford Biggers.
LoveUniHateExams

FFS! Can't see the goddam statue.
Maybe this photo's better …
minimus

Beautiful
Simon

That is one fugly racist statue!
dropoffyourkeylee

Is this for real? They take down all the admittedly racist statues all throughout the South, and then they put this up? Where is this and in what context?
MeanMrMustard

Titled "Oracle".
LoveUniHateExams

Is this for real? - yes, it's real.
Called the Oracle, it has been created by African-American artist Sanford Biggers.
Here's an article about it …
https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2021-05-13-the-oracle-sculpture-in-ny-city-has-drawn-mixed-reactions-but-is-it-misunderstood-or-offensive/
mickbobcat

Its a baby Waterhead Al Sharpton.
minimus

I sent this article to someone and they couldn’t believe it. It’s something to be very proud about.
johnamos