So, why is there a statue of Mao and Lenin here?
“Miss Mao Trying to Poise Herself at the Top of Lenin’s Head," a large-scale steel sculpture by the Chinese artists the Gao Brothers, has been installed in a courtyard on Commerce Street downtown near the Alameda Theatre. It already is generating a lot of online comments.Editor's note: This article was published in March 2022 when the sculpture was unveiled downtown.
“Miss Mao Trying to Poise Herself at the Top of Lenin’s Head” is tucked into the courtyard of a vacant building owned by developer James Lifshutz in the 300 block of Commerce Street. There is some construction around the site right now, though the gleaming sculpture, which is about 20 feet tall, is visible from Commerce. The process of bringing the piece to San Antonio started last year.
A few comments here and there defend the work. Wyliepainterly wrote, “The sculpture is satirical,” and paytongkane wrote, “Do any of you commenting understand symbolism or modern art? This piece is a criticism of communism.” The online conversation shows that the “Miss Mao” is doing precisely what public art is supposed to do, said Andi Rodriguez, vice president of cultural placemaking for Centro San Antonio.
“Miss Mao” was created by the Gao Brothers, Chinese siblings Gao Zhen and Gao Qiang. Much of their work is politically charged, according to Artnet, an international art market website. Their work often features Mao, the Chinese Communist revolutionary.
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