Some like it not! Marilyn Monroe statue infuriates some after giving US church a view of the actress’ buttocks
It’s a knicker-shocker glory! A 26-foot-tall statue of Marliyn Monroe – with her underwear visible to a nearby church – has upset some in Stanford, Connecticut
Marilyn Monroe’s rear is getting some leers in Connecticut, after a 26-foot-tall statue of the actress was placed across the street from a Stamford church, hwit
The statue depicts the famous scene from 1955’s The Seven Year Itch in which Monroe holds down her white dress as air blows up from a subway grate.
The back of the statue showing her underwear is clearly visible from the front of the First Congregational Church of Stamford. Some passers-by this week got their knickers in a twist over the statue, which they said disrespectful to the church.
Most church members have yet to see the statue because it was put up Monday as part of a citywide art display. But it is sure to spark conversation when they return for Sunday worship, said church member Maureen Matthews.
“I think some people will be offended,” said Matthews, who is not bothered by the statue. “It is silly. There are bigger issues to worry about. But I’ll be interested to see how people talk about it on Sunday.”
Forever Marilyn is one of 36 statues by artist Seward Johnson that are on loan and on display in the downtown area through the summer. They’re part of the city’s annual “Art in Public Spaces” programme. All the statues except Marilyn are life-size and depict people doing everyday activities.