Unveiling of 'Grounded in the Stars' Statue in Times Square

A statue of a 'plus-sized black woman' titled 'Grounded in the Stars' has been unveiled in Times Square, NYC. The artist reimagines monumentality and challenges traditional ideas around monumental figures. The sculpture has received mixed reactions, with some praising its representation and others criticizing it as talentless and trend-chasing. It will be on display until June 17, 2025.