Today artist Maurizio Cattelan unveiled his extremely generous gift to the city of Milan in Piazza Affari-- in front of the Italian Stock Exchange building. The public monument, made of marble, stands about four meters high (eleven meters including the base.)
The artist has title the public statue L.O.V.E.
Says Cattelan: "Officially it's name is L.O.V. E. - so it stands for love - but everyone can read between the lines and take away the message they see for themselves."
The sculpture is part of an exhibition of the artist’s works at the Museum Palazzo Reale, which opens today. The piece was donated to Milan, but refused
The official statement from the city: "We want to be confirmed as the capital of contemporary art...We have to not only mediate but also accept what we do not like'.
How diplomatic!
L.O.V.E. will be on display for only ten days. Fashion week!
via: designboom
