Many want it removed, they explain, as we arrive at the artwork. It's a rather pleasant pastel-pink wooden piece that could depict a pig in a mildly psychedelic kids' TV show.
The pink sculpture is one of hundreds of exhibitions and events taking place across the region in 2024, thanks to the nearby town of Bad Ischl being the first rural alpine destination to get European capital of culture (ECOC) status.
The contemporary art influx is a colour blast of creativity in an area that usually attracts tourists interested in historic villas, mountains and high-end lederhosen.
But there have been belligerent reactions from some, who perceive an outsider threat to traditions.
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