What a nice surprise it was to be greeted by this sight
upon arriving in Cleveland!
The Cleveland Venus adorning the Carl B. Stokes
Federal Courthouse
Federal Courthouse
Yes, yes, alright, it wasn't the real Venus de Milo because, for one thing, her head was missing. And, we all know her much more renowned and older (read, ancient) sister resides in Paris at the Louvre. The form, nonetheless, was instantly recognizable.
Also of significant difference, she is reported to be 37 (thirty-seven!) feet tall. The bronze "Cleveland Venus", as she is known, is one of a series of Venuses created by international pop artist, Jim Dine, who has Venus sculptures in locales as far-flung as Bordeaux, France.
The Venus de Milo
As I researched information about this sculpture, I came across an interesting article about the controversy surrounding it, especially in the context of the building. The objections seemed to primarily be from female attorneys, a demographic that I, as a woman and a feminist, generally admire.
What do you think? Are their arguments valid?
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