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Florida school uproar leads Italy to invite viewing ‘David,

  • 27. Mar 2023. 7:52
  • By The EU Times
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A small school in the US state of Florida has caused an international stir after introducing a replica of Michelangelo's masterpiece, ‘David', into their premises.

The school, Florence K-8, made the decision to install the replica of the ‘David' statue in memory of one of their former students, who had passed away from cancer earlier this year. However, the move has sparked an uproar from parents, who feel that the statue is inappropriate for a school environment.

The backlash has been so great that the Italian government has stepped in, offering to host the ‘David' statue in Italy. The offer was made by the Italian Cultural Minister Dario Franceschini, who said it would be an “honour” for Italy to host the replica.

“We can guarantee that the ‘David' will be properly cared for and respected,” he said.

The move has been welcomed by the school, with principal Dr. Susan Banchi saying “We are grateful that the Italian government has offered to host the replica. It will be a great honor for us to share this beautiful work of art with the world.”

The replica is expected to be shipped to Italy soon, and will be on display at the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence. It is believed that the school will continue to use the replica in its current location, with the original statue being replaced by a replica when it is moved.

This is not the first time the statue has caused controversy. The original ‘David' was met with criticism when it was first unveiled in 1504, with some critics saying it was too large and too revealing.

The controversy surrounding the replica is a reminder that art can be a powerful medium for expression, and can also bring out strong emotions in people. It remains to be seen whether the replica will be able to make the same impact as the original ‘David'.