- Karnataka rain fury: Photos of flooded streets, uprooted treesCannes 2022: Deepika Padukone stuns at the French Riviera in Sabyasachi outfitRanbir Kapoor And Alia Bhatt's Wedding Pics - Sealed With A KissOscars 2022: Every Academy Award WinnerShane Warne (1969-2022): Australian cricket legend's life in picturesPhotos: What Russia's invasion of Ukraine looks like on the groundLata Mangeshkar (1929-2022): A pictorial tribute to the 'Nightingale of India'PM Modi unveils 216-feet tall Statue of Equality in Hyderabad (PHOTOS)Wedding pics: Mouni Roy marries Suraj Nambiar in South Indian ceremony73rd Republic Day Parade 2022 - In Pictures
World no. 1 Serbian tennis great Novak Djokovic was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Y
- Asian Games medallist Jyothi Yarraji to train in Spain ahead of Paris Olympics
- Lione Messi said Retirement not on my mind
- Indian Wells: Alcaraz, Swiatek win titles
- African footballer chased and thrashed away in Kerala; reports
- Hockey India announce core probable group for men's national camp in Bhubaneswar
'Fearless Girl' statue to remain on Wall Street Last Updated : 28 Mar 2017 11:46:38 AM IST File photo: Sculpture of fearless girl
The statue of the "Fearless Girl" that defies the fearsome Wall Street bull will remain in place for another year, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced.
"Sometimes a work of art captures a moment in history and that's what's happened here," de Blasio said on Monday in reference to Donald Trump becoming the US President, and which, he believes, "bodes difficult times for women, the city and the nation", Efe news reported.
But then "this miraculous girl appears and creates such a powerful sensation because she spoke to the moment", the mayor told the media while standing by the statue, which he called a symbol of "standing up to fear, standing up to power, being able to find in yourself the strength to do what's right."
"She is inspiring everyone at a moment when we need inspiration," he said.Installed on March 7 on the eve of International Women's Day, the bronze statue is the work of Uruguayan-American sculptor Kristen Visbal, and at its feet a plaque says "Know the power of women in leadership. SHE makes a difference".
The statue accompanies a project by State Street Global Advisors to raise awareness about the gender gap that persists in the business world.
But the "Fearless Girl" had its days numbered on Wall Street and was scheduled for removal on April 2, after the mayor decided to let it stay for what was initially another week.
The sculpture had enormous acceptance by the public, who swamped social networks with photos of it and petitions to let it stay longer.IANS For Latest Updates Please-
Join us on
Follow us on
172.31.16.186