Exclusive details emerge as the sculptor of the new Queen Elizabeth II statue shares the late monarch's personal involvement and her specific request for the memorial, ensuring her legacy is captured with authenticity and grace.
Renowned sculptor Hywel Brân Pratley reveals his poignant design for the official national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II, capturing her warmth and dedication. Discover the design and the planned location.
A controversial statue of Marilyn Monroe in San Francisco has been severely vandalised, with red paint daubed across its legs in an act police believe was inspired by an Instagram post.
A historic moment in Prague as a monumental statue of Czechoslovakia's first president, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, is finally installed outside Hradčany Castle, completing a vision first conceived in 1938.
A controversial statue of a 'water god' in Pakistan's Punjab province has ignited religious tensions and drawn attention to the region's severe water scarcity issues, prompting official action.
Westminster, Maryland, faces a fierce public backlash after the local council approved $22,000 for controversial giant sculptures of an eggplant and a peach, sparking a heated debate about fiscal responsibility and public art.
A historic, solid silver statue of President Abraham Lincoln has been stolen from a museum in Louisiana, with authorities launching a major investigation into the audacious theft.
New College of Florida's board, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis, has approved a controversial plan to remove a statue representing diversity and install a monument to right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, igniting a fierce debate on academic freedom and id
The Duke of Sussex made a brief but significant return to the UK, honouring the legacy of the Invictus Games before a poignant private visit to the Princess Diana statue.
A jaw-dropping Antiques Roadshow moment saw a seemingly worthless broken statue, kept in a garden for years, valued at an astonishing £30,000 by expert Lee Young.
Brussels' iconic Manneken Pis statue has been outfitted in a special British Army uniform to mark the 80th anniversary of the city's liberation by Welsh Guards soldiers in 1944, a powerful tribute to the heroes who ended Nazi occupation.
In a historic move, North Carolina officials have removed the final Confederate-era statue from state grounds under cover of darkness, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's reckoning with its past.
A tourist's act of vandalism, pouring beer over a 1,500-year-old Mayan statue at the Chichen Itza archaeological site, has sparked fury and led to his swift arrest by Mexican authorities.
A powerful new argument emerges in the UK's statue wars: removal isn't historical erasure, but a profound engagement with our complex past. Discover why historians and activists say confronting controversial legacies is essential for an honest national na
Explore the heated debate surrounding Britain's public monuments as councils remove statues linked to colonialism and slavery. Discover the arguments for and against this historical reckoning.
The monument to Millicent Fawcett in London has been defaced with red paint in a protest drawing parallels between the suffragette movement and the Palestinian cause. Police are investigating.
A statue of German-American icon Marlene Dietrich in Berlin was defaced with red paint and a sign blaming China for the Covid-19 pandemic, sparking police investigation and local outrage.
A Florida-based Native American tribe has been ordered to remove a controversial 15-foot fibreglass alligator statue depicting Donald Trump from Alcatraz Island, following a ruling by the National Park Service that it violates permit regulations.
A controversial Confederate monument honouring a 'faithful slave' faces legal action as a federal lawsuit seeks to block its removal in North Carolina.
Manchester United icon Denis Law will be absent from the unveiling of his statue at Old Trafford due to ongoing health issues, the club has confirmed.
A Labour peer has demanded the removal of the controversial Clive of India statue outside the Foreign Office, arguing it harms UK-India relations.
Archaeologists are stunned by the discovery of a new Moai statue on Easter Island, raising fresh questions about the island's ancient civilisation.
New England Patriots legend Tom Brady is set to receive a statue outside Gillette Stadium, honouring his unparalleled legacy with the franchise.
A beloved Thomas the Tank Engine statue has been mysteriously stolen from a children's park in Bristol, leaving locals baffled. Police are investigating the unusual theft.
Denmark's beloved Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was defaced with explicit graffiti, sparking outrage and a police investigation.