Naples in Uproar over Enormous Artwork with Very Unique Shape

naples - A controversial artwork in Naples sparks debates and protests among the locals.

But everyone who sees the gigantic sculpture immediately thinks of something else. 'It is a work that has sparked many discussions, it has also touched me. Art creates discussions and it's important for there to be an open debate about this work in Naples. When I saw it, I immediately thought of what everyone thinks,' said Naples center-left mayor Gaetano Manfredi during the unveiling of the artwork on Wednesday.

The right-wing opposition of the city council believes that no public funds should have been spent on it. A group of two hundred feminist women also protested vehemently in a letter to the mayor. 'Women cannot accept this triumph of phallocratic misogyny after centuries of fighting to dismantle the male-focused patriarchal power and culture,' the letter stated. The women demand the immediate removal of the artwork.

Meanwhile, social media is reacting to the new artwork with a lot of irony. Italian artist Pesce, who created the piece, can no longer personally experience the discussions about his work. He passed away in New York in April of this year at the age of 84.