Bust of George Floyd facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bust of George Floyd |
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Sculpture in Union Square, 2021
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| Artist | Chris Carnabuci |
| Year | 2021 |
| Medium | Wood |
| Subject | George Floyd |
| Dimensions | 1.8 m (6 ft) |
| Location | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
The bust of George Floyd is a sculpture of George Floyd (1973–2020), an African-American man who was murdered by a police officer during his arrest in Minneapolis. It is situated in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The sculpture sits on a marble base, with the 6-foot (1.8 m) bust being made of layers of CNC-cut okoumé plywood. It was created by artist Chris Carnabuci and unveiled by Floyd's brother Terrence, as part of the 2021 Juneteenth federal holiday. The sculpture was scheduled to be moved to Union Square, Manhattan in July 2021.
Vandalism
The sculpture was vandalized days after it was unveiled with "PATRIOTFRONT.US", the website of Patriot Front, spray painted on the base of the sculpture. On June 25, 2021, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) stated that they were investigating the incident as a hate crime.
Two days after it was moved to Union Square, the bust was vandalized.
