Museum Draws Criticism for Odd Celebrity Statues, Including Controversial Marilyn Monroe and Questionable Princess Diana Figurines
A Brazilian wax museum has sparked an international debate with its controversial celebrity waxworks, created by sculptor Arlindo Armacollo. The statues, which include a 'hench' Marilyn Monroe and an 'offensive' Princess Diana, have gone viral and caused a stir online, with some comparing them to '80s action figures blown up to human size.
The controversy surrounding Armacollo's work stems from the low quality and strange appearance of his statues, which contrast sharply with the highly detailed and lifelike sculptures typically found in wax museums like Madame Tussauds. Some critics have labelled the statues as 'questionable', with The Queen, Michael Jackson, Nelson Mandela, and Princess Diana among those subject to criticism.
Despite the criticism, Armacollo remains indifferent, stating that if the art was about making money, he might care about public opinion, but he creates art for enjoyment, not for profit. He mentioned that the creation of the celebrity waxworks was done for the benefit of their town.
Armacollo's museum, named after his father, also displays figures of Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin Luther King. The artist, who is now 77 years old, first made the statues for a church in Paraná, south Brazil six years ago.
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One Twitter user described the statues as a 'Brazilian Horror Story', while another commented that the Princess Diana waxwork was 'more offensive than any debate about an episode of The Crown'. However, not everyone finds the statues offensive, with one person commenting that the Marilyn Monroe waxwork looks 'hench AF'.
Overall, Arlindo Armacollo's celebrity waxworks have become a source of both curiosity and criticism, with their unusual and often comical appearances capturing the attention of visitors and online viewers alike. Whether you find them amusing or offensive, there's no denying that Armacollo's work is certainly unique.
- The controversy surrounding Armacollo's waxworks is not limited to offline debates, as they have also sparked strong opinions on social media, with some users describing them as a "Brazilian Horror Story" and finding the Princess Diana waxwork more offensive than episodes of The Crown.
- The unusual and often comical appearances of Armacollo's celebrity waxworks have not only attracted criticism but also curiosity, with one Twitter user commenting that the Marilyn Monroe waxwork looks "hench AF."
- Despite the mixed reactions, Armacollo's unique celebrity waxworks, displayed in his museum named after his father, continue to capture the attention of visitors and online viewers alike in the realm of pop-culture news and entertainment.
