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Public sculpture giving stock exchange the finger, now a kitsch music box
03.03.2015
09:42 am
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This is L.O.V.E., a nearly 9-inch tall statuette of a hand without fingers, except the middle one which is pointing straight up (and we all know what that means).

Sure, it is a magnificent kitschy souvenir on its own, but this pedestaled obscene gesture also rotates and plays a “sweet classic and reassuring tune,” making it the most vulgar music box around.

L.O.V.E. is a miniaturized reproduction of a 36-foot white marble sculpture of the same name by Italian contemporary artist Maurizio Cattelan. The artist donated this artwork to the city of Milan on the condition that it be placed in front of its stock exchange, Borsa Italiana, which it has (been flipping the bird) since 2011.
 
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Posted by Rusty Blazenhoff
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03.03.2015
09:42 am
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