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Officially, its name is L.O.V.E. – so it stands for love – but everyone can read between the lines and take away the message they see for themselves.” Why "L.O.V.E"? The artist explains that each of the letters must be taken separately, then considered as a whole: L for Liberta (freedom), O for Odio (hate), V for Vendetta (revenge), and E for Eternita (eternity).

His last resounding success: a banana taped to the wall during the Art Basel Miami fair in 2019 ( Comedian), but also: Pope John Paul II crushed by a meteorite ( La Nona Ora), a statue of Adolphe Hitler praying on his knees ( Him), a solid gold toilet bowl, usable by visitors ( America), or an elephant dressed in the costume of the Ku Klux Klan ( Not Afraid of Love). Gestures are as old as time. Early humans used them prior to language being around, something we can see within primate communication current day. Prior to speaking the mother language of where they are born, babies often use gestures to communicate to their parents. It's a precursor to language both in development and in the history of our species. Gestures has a very direct connection to our emotions,” said Bergen. “When you are in a direct confrontation with someone, you do things physically to send a signal of what's going to happen next—what you want to convey to the person." Faced with this ultimate provocation, an arm-wrestling match was set in motion. But this was without taking into account the media and popular enthusiasm, and the instincts of modernity of the city hall: in front of the enthusiasm of the spectators, the city decides to prolong the experiment for one year.

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The middle finger is the penis and the curled fingers on either side are the testicles,” explained Morris. “By doing it, you are offering someone a phallic gesture.” Look more closely at L.O.V.E. and you’ll see that the other fingers around the middle one are not folded down but are chopped off. Had all fingers been on the sculpture, it would have resembled an open-palm fascist salute. L.O.V.E. stands directly in front of Palazzo Mezzanotte, which was built during the time of Mussolini. The Giant Middle Finger is part of a larger trend of controversial and provocative art that challenges our assumptions and beliefs. This type of art has become increasingly popular in the age of social media, where artists can reach large audiences without the support of traditional institutions. The sculpture is a reminder that art can still have a powerful impact on society and can be used to provoke, inspire, and challenge us to think differently.

This sculpture was presented in 2010, for a retrospective exhibition of the artist at the Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace of Milan), which is located a few hundred meters from Piazza della Bolsa.

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The communicative charge of the artwork is particularly impressive as the sculpture is presented with a triumphant monumentality: the marble is luminous, the veins are solidly visible, the intention is unequivocal. A debated lifespan The Giant Middle Finger is a sculpture in Piazza Affari in Milan, Italy. The monument was created by the Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan and unveiled in 2010. The sculpture consists of a giant hand with the middle finger extended, standing 36 feet (11 meters) tall. Meaning of the Giant Middle Finger Despite the criticism, the sculpture has received praise from art critics and other artists. It has been described as a "powerful and effective symbol of protest" and an example of how art can inspire people to think and engage with the world around them. Significance of the Giant Middle Finger in contemporary culture You’re having a pleasant stroll around the old and elegant streets of Milan. Then, suddenly you see it.