Have you seen the newest arrival in Times Square?
Standing 12 feet tall in the middle of Manhattan is a bronze statue of a Black woman - hands on hips, braided hair, rocking a simple tee and pants - and we’re obsessed with the quiet power she holds. 💫
Titled ‘Grounded in the Stars’, and made by British artist Thomas J Price, the sculpture was created to reflect the everyday woman. Someone you might pass on the street, someone real. And it’s a powerful contrast to the monuments of white men just steps away. 👣
Of course, as with anything that challenges outdated ideas of who deserves to be seen, it’s sparked… mixed reactions. But Price’s hope? That this piece invites “meaningful connection”, and disrupts traditional ideas around ""who should be rendered immortal through monumentalization"".
We’re here for it and we want to know what you think. What does it mean to see a figure like this in one of the most iconic public spaces in the world? 💭👇