CNN —A controversial statue by Pakistani-American sculptor Shahzia Sikander — one of a handful of public pieces by the celebrated artist — has been beheaded at the University of Houston.
The intact work of art, seen while on display in Madison Square Park in 2023.
The university cancelled an opening celebration of Sikander’s work along with a scheduled talk from the artist.
“And I hold the University of Houston accountable for their inadequate response and failure to protect the art.
I have asked the university to remove the tarp and show the violated work.
Persons:
Shahzia Sikander —, —, Lynda Churilla, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Beryl, Sikander, ”, “
Organizations:
CNN, University of Houston, “, Madison Square, Madison Square Park, Houston, University of Houston Police Department
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Madison, Manhattan, New York, Madison Square, Texas, Houston