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REVEALED: Nick hornby tearing down problematic sculptures is not the answer | Vintage Vibes

“I’ve been quite vocal about public statues,” says Nick Hornby, the 43-year-old British artist (no, not the writer. Yes, he gets the question daily).

“I think it’s really exciting that the activists pulled down the Edward Colston statue in Bristol because it triggered a really important conversation,” he continues. “But I think it’s better to leave things in place, and shine a light on why they are problematic.”

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