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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I cut off his head six times': the sculptors behind football statues

The people responsible for these defining moments, shrewd managers, inspiring captains, and prolific goalscorers, are increasingly immortalised in statues, preserving their likeness in a single definitive pose.
Manchester United
fromMcCovey Chronicles
5 days ago

How to make the most of your game day experience at Oracle Park

McCovey Cove is vibrant during day games, filled with spectators in various watercraft including inflatable rafts, yachts, and kayaks. It’s a lively environment.
San Francisco Giants
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

The Palace of Versailles wants you to talk to statues through OpenAI's tech. But the statues don't seem that interested in chatting.

...the chatbot immediately launched into an elaborate description of the work. "The fountain symbolizes the dawn, the moment when light spreads over the world. It's a reflection of power and renewal..."
Artificial intelligence
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Brazil and the rush to build the world's largest Catholic statue

The rise of gigantic religious statues in Brazil reflects a paradox where Catholicism is in decline, yet communities invest in imposing monuments to attract tourism.
Portland food
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US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

$34 million for sculptures of Whitney Houston or Kobe Bryant: This is what Trump's patriotic garden will look like

Trump revives plan for a National Garden of American Heroes, featuring 250 statues honoring influential figures in U.S. history, targeted for completion in 2026.
UK news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Donal Fallon: Kneecap on stage with a king? Stranger things have happened, like Nelson joining The Dubliners

Protests using statue vandalism reflect ongoing societal tensions regarding historical figures and colonialism.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Quincy mayor defends $850,000 patron saint statues at public safety building

Quincy Mayor defends the $850,000 statues as beautiful public art despite criticism over their violent imagery and cost.
fromSecret London
9 months ago

A Free Trail Of Paddington Bear Statues Is Set To Pop Up Across The UK Including London This Autumn

"Paddington Visits will be touring the UK and Ireland to celebrate the forthcoming release of Paddington in Peru in cinemas. Each statue will feature Paddington's iconic style, inviting fans to engage with this beloved character through unique photo opportunities and experiences."
London
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