Finding the connection between the public and statues
The Hard Shoulder · Newstalk
October 24, 202311m 3s
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Show Notes
Here in Ireland, we love to criticise landmarks, statues and monuments.
Many have caused controversy and have gained their own nicknames but others have drawn crowds from around the world.
Last week, the statue of Michael Collins was unveiled in Cork and it got us thinking about our relationships with statues and public art.
Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie, sent us this report on our fascination with statues.