They say art is subjective, which is the case for the newest Black woman statue in New York City’s iconic Times Square. Created by Black British artist Thomas J. Price, the internet has been in a ...

A towering 12-foot bronze statue of a Black woman, titled Grounded in the Stars, has recently been installed in New York City’s Times Square, sparking a wide range of reactions. Created by British ...

The Times Square statue, “Grounded in the Stars” by Thomas J. Price has become a powerful symbol in the heart of New York City. Supporters praise the 12-foot bronze figure as a bold celebration of ...

Titled “Grounded in the Stars,” the 12-foot-tall figure is the work of British sculptor Thomas J. Price and depicts an anonymous African-American woman dressed in everyday attire and posing with what ...

For years now, we have been lectured about the pernicious stereotype of the angry Black woman and its negative effects on society, so imagine my shock when I learned that a 12-foot bronze statue of an ...

Instead of quiet reflection, the statue provoked a firestorm of backlash. Soon after its unveiling, criticism spread across TikTok and Instagram. Users mocked the figure’s posture, size, and perceived ...

A 12-foot-tall bronze statue in Times Square is revealing exactly what people feel about Black women. Some folks on social media have called the statue “disrespectful,” “fat, Black and ugly” and even ...

A wave of monumental sculptures celebrating Black women is reshaping public art across the globe. From New York City to Rotterdam, these installations challenge traditional norms and spark ...

A 12-foot-tall statue of a Black woman erected in Times Square meant to “confront preconceived notions of identity and representation” has spurred vitriol from right-wing provocateurs. The bronze ...

Thomas J Price is a London-based sculptor who is known for both stop-motion animation and contemporary bronze sculptures. One of his latest works is Grounded in the Stars, a 12-foot figurative bronze ...

David Edwards has spent over a decade reporting on social justice, human rights and politics for Raw Story. He also writes Crooks and Liars. He has a background in enterprise resource planning and ...