Antony Gormley's Naked Man sculpture fenced off in Hong Kong Central district after complaint it is an 'obstruction'
Highways Department fences off work by British artist, then rules that there is no problem
Whether they are up on the roof or down on the ground, they are equally controversial.
While some members of the public mistook Antony Gormley's Naked Man sculptures erected on the top of skyscrapers as suicide attempts last week, one of the world famous statues erected at ground level on Queen's Road Central was deemed an "obstruction".
The sculpture, one of 31 pieces featured in the city's largest privately funded public art installation, called Event Horizon, was fenced off on Tuesday by Highways Department staff.
Three railings marked with Highways Department logos formed a triangle surrounding the life-size sculpture at the junction of Queen's Road Central and Theatre Lane.
A photo of the scene was circulated on the internet, drawing criticism of the department for ruining the artwork.
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But in response to a Post inquiry, the Highways Department said there was a reason for the action.