“The Pinocchio is a metaphor for art,” said Dine to the TT news agency.
Several years ago, Dine was asked by town officials to create a piece of artwork for the city, and came up with the idea for the Pinocchio statue. According to local politicians, Dine has a special interest in the Pinocchio story and in the Swedish town which will soon be home to his latest creation.
But the prospect of having a gigantic Pinocchio serving as a gateway to their city continues to divide Borås residents. In a vote taken last year to approve the statue, 40 councillors voted for the statue, while 28 voted against it, and opinion is still split as to whether the statue belongs in Borås.
According to TT, those critical of the work see it as an example of cultural imperialism and a blot on the city’s reputation. They complain that the town has nothing to do with the marionette made famous by the 1940 Disney film bearing his name.
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May 7, 2008 · 2 Comments
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JC // May 7, 2008 at 6:27 am
For 9 million kronor I am sure they could afford someone that could come up with a better idea than that of having a character known for untruths to be the Swedish icon.
Old Iron // May 8, 2008 at 1:16 am
I wonder if the artist is going to have a mechanical actuator on the nose to assist in local political commentary.
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