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Russians Vote to Dress Up “David” Replica to Appease Local Prudes

by Claire Voon July 29, 2016

St. Petersburg residents will vote on how to dress a replica statue of Michelangelo’s “David” that came to the city in May, following a complaint from a woman who said his nudity “spoils the city’s historic appearance and warps children’s souls.”

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Michelangelo’s David Is Too Hot for Japan

by Kyle Chayka February 6, 2013February 11, 2013

Okuizumo, Japan, stands paralyzed by an icon of Western art. A 16-foot-high replica of Michelangelo’s triumphant David sculpture was installed in the middle of a public park in the southern Japanese town, but locals think it might be a little bit too public.

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30 Ft Naked Guy Arriving in New York Today!

by Hrag Vartanian March 6, 2012March 6, 2012

We JUST received a photo of Serkan Özkaya’s “David (inspired by Michelangelo)” sculpture as it makes its way through New Jersey on its way to downtown Manhattan tonight.

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