The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since its installation in 1913, with incidents including the theft of its head in 1964 and 1998, and the cutting off of its hand in 1984.

The statue was also blown up in 2003, and has been painted or signed many times, with the most recent incident occurring in 2020 with the inscription "Racist fish".

The vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue has been perceived as a sign of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict, with the statue being painted with Russian flag colors in 2023.

The Danish police have launched an investigation into the vandalism, but the perpetrators' identities remain unknown.

The statue has been a target for vandals multiple times, with previous incidents including the theft of the statue's head in 1964 and 1998, and an explosion in 2003.

The statue was created by sculptor Edward Eriksen and weighs 175 kg, and is a famous Danish monument and cultural landmark.

The repeated vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue has sparked outrage among locals and tourists, with bystanders condemning the violators and shouting at them to leave.

The statue has been restored several times, including after being decapitated in 1964 and 1998, and after being blown up in 2003.

The Danish police have launched investigations into the vandalism, and have registered the acts as criminal damage.

The motivations behind the vandalism are complex and multifaceted, and may be influenced by a range of factors, including psychological, socio-economic, and political factors.

The socio-economic characteristics of the vandals are not well-documented, but it is known that one of the vandals was an American tourist who ignored prohibition signs to touch and kiss the statue.

The psychological characteristics of the vandals, such as a desire for fame and a lack of empathy, may contribute to their motivations for vandalizing the statue.

The story behind each incident of vandalism is complex and multifaceted, reflecting a range of motivations and factors, including political, social, and cultural contexts.

The Little Mermaid statue's vulnerability to vandalism may be due in part to its location and accessibility, as well as the lack of effective security measures.

The incident has also raised questions about the role of art and culture in society, and the ways in which they can be used as a form of protest or statement.

The Little Mermaid statue remains a iconic tourist attraction in Copenhagen, despite the repeated vandalism and damage it has sustained over the years.

The statue's status as a cultural symbol of Denmark and its connection to the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen may also contribute to its attractiveness as a target for vandals.

The fact that the statue is a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of Danish cultural heritage may also play a role in the motivations of the vandals, who may seek to draw attention to their cause or to challenge the values and norms represented by the statue.

The broader social and cultural context in Denmark, including the country's history, cultural values, and current events, may also influence the psychological and sociological factors driving the vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue.

The Danish government's efforts to promote gender equality and representation, such as the initiative to create more female statues, may also be relevant to the sociological context of the vandalism.

The investigation into the vandalism is ongoing, with the Copenhagen police launching an investigation to trace the vandals and bring them to justice.

The vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue has sparked international criticism, with Denmark strongly opposing Russia's actions in the Ukraine war.

The statue has been targeted several times since its installation, with incidents including head theft and explosion, as well as graffiti incidents occurring in 2020 and other years.

Some of the vandalism incidents have been seen as showing support for Russia amid the Ukraine war, with the statue being painted with Russian flag colors.

Clear warning signs have been installed around the sculpture to prevent vandalism, as the statue is part of Danish cultural heritage.

The statue, made of bronze and granite, was installed in 1913 and was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.

Despite the repeated incidents of vandalism, no specific policies or initiatives have been mentioned to prevent future vandalism incidents at the Little Mermaid statue.

The effectiveness of measures to reduce incidents of vandalism at the Little Mermaid statue has not been mentioned in the available information.

The Danish police have visited the crime scene and begun investigations into the vandalism incidents, but no information is available on the outcomes of these investigations.

The Little Mermaid statue was decapitated twice since its installation, and was also knocked off its base with explosives in 2003.

The statue has been a target for vandalism for over 110 years, with various incidents occurring over the years, but no specific government initiatives have been mentioned to prevent these incidents.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since its installation in 1913, with incidents including theft, explosions, and graffiti.

The statue was painted with Russian flag colors on its pedestal, with the vandalism perceived as a show of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict.

The Danish police launched an investigation into the vandalism act, but the individuals responsible remain unknown.

The statue has suffered from vandals multiple times since 1964, with previous incidents including decapitation, explosions, and being doused in red paint.

In one incident, the statue was knocked off its base with explosives in 2003, and in 2017, it was doused in red paint as part of a protest.

The statue was also vandalized with racist graffiti on its base in 2020, as part of a protest.

The motivations behind the vandalism may be linked to political conflict support, with the statue being a symbol of Danish culture and identity.

The individuals responsible for the vandalism may have psychological and sociological profiles that contribute to their motivations, including a desire for attention and a lack of respect for cultural heritage.

In one incident, an American tourist, a girl, vandalized the statue by climbing and kissing it, driven by a desire for interaction and social media attention.

The girl's actions were condemned by other tourists and locals, and her motivations may have included a desire for attention and a lack of respect for cultural heritage.

The vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue may also be linked to a hatred of excellence and privilege, with the statue being a symbol of Danish culture and identity.

The individuals responsible for the vandalism may have low self-esteem and resent successful people or cultures, contributing to their motivations.

The psychological and sociological profiles of the individuals or groups responsible for the vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue are complex and multifaceted, and may include factors such as a desire for attention, a lack of respect for cultural heritage, and a hatred of excellence and privilege.

The vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue is not an isolated incident, but rather part of a larger pattern of intentional damage and disrespect for cultural heritage.

The statue has been graffitied and painted several times, and has been the target of burglaries and explosives damage.

The investigations into the vandalism have been ongoing, but the individuals responsible remain unknown.

The Little Mermaid statue remains a iconic tourist attraction in Copenhagen, despite the repeated vandalism and damage it has sustained over the years.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been subjected to repeated intentional damages over the years, with vandalism incidents occurring in 1964, 1984, 1998, 2003, and 2020.

The statue's head was stolen in 1964 and 1998, but was later returned in 1998.

In 1984, the statue's hand was cut off, and in 2003, the statue was blown up with explosives.

The statue has also been painted or signed multiple times, with incidents including the inscription "Racist fish" in 2020 and the painting of Russian flag colors on the pedestal in 2023.

After each vandalism incident, the authorities have launched investigations, and repairs and restorations have been done to preserve the statue's original condition.

The head of the statue was reattached after the 1998 incident, and graffiti was removed after the 2020 incident.

The statue was also restored after being knocked off its base with explosives in 2003, and after being doused in red paint in 2017.

The restoration techniques used to repair the statue have been effective in preserving its original condition, although the specific conservation methods used are not detailed.

The repairs and restorations done after each incident have helped to maintain the statue's original state, with the statue weighing 175 kilograms and still sitting on a waterfront walkway in Copenhagen.

The statue was created by sculptor Edvard Eriksen and was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, and its preservation is important for maintaining its cultural and historical significance.

Unfortunately, the search results do not provide detailed information on the specific conservation methods and restoration techniques used to repair the statue after each vandalism incident.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since its installation in 1913, with incidents including the theft of its head in 1964 and 1998, and the cutting off of its hand in 1984.

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Content: Danish police investigate who “spoiled ” the famous monument to the Little Mermaid with the colors of the Russian flag
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On the pedestal of the famous statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, a Russian tricolor appeared, says The Guardian.
The Danish police have launched an investigation into such an “act of vandalism ”, which is perceived as a sign of support in the Ukrainian conflict.
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In Copenhagen, unknown people painted the foundation of the statue of the Mermaid in Copenhagen in the colors of the Russian flag, writes The Guardian.
According to the publication, the tricolor appeared on Thursday night on the stone, which serves as a pedestal for the famous Danish monument.
The police in Copenhagen said that law enforcement officers visited the crime scene and registered an “act of vandalism ”.
The police began an investigation and are trying to find “evidence ”.
The actions of unknown persons are perceived as a sign of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict.
The article notes that the statue of the Little Mermaid weighing 175 kg was created by sculptor Edward Eriksen, who was inspired by the main character of the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen.
The monument suffered from vandals many times: in 1964 her head was stolen, in 1984 her hand was cut off, in 1998 her head was stolen again, but later returned, and in 2003 the statue was blown up.
In addition, the Little Mermaid has been painted or signed many times.
The last time it happened in 2020, when it appeared the mysterious inscription “Racist fish ”, writes The Guardian.
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The statue was also blown up in 2003, and has been painted or signed many times, with the most recent incident occurring in 2020 with the inscription "Racist fish".

The vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue has been perceived as a sign of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict, with the statue being painted with Russian flag colors in 2023.

The Danish police have launched an investigation into the vandalism, but the perpetrators' identities remain unknown.

The statue has been a target for vandals multiple times, with previous incidents including the theft of the statue's head in 1964 and 1998, and an explosion in 2003.

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Content: Unknown people draw Russian flag on a statue of a mermaid in Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN (AFP) - The iconic Little Mermaid statue in the Danish capital Copenhagen was vandalized on Wednesday night as unidentified people painted the Russian flag on its base.
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An AFP correspondent reported that the Russian flag was painted under unknown circumstances on the stone above which a statue of the Little Mermaid, inspired by the heroine of one of the stories of the writer Hans Christian Andersen, was installed.
Danish police said they were launching an investigation into the incident, without giving any indication of the source of the move, which shows clear support for Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
A Copenhagen police spokesman told AFP: "We are investigating the area in order to find any evidence."
A small number of tourists in the area took pictures of the statue in the port of Copenhagen, which was vandalized on Thursday morning.
The Little Mermaid statue on a largely unfrequented promenade has been targeted several times since it was installed in 1913.
In 1964, the head of the nymph was stolen for the first time without being recovered.
In 1998, a group of vandals cut off the head of the statue again, but it was later restored.
This monument was exposed to the explosion in 2003.
The statue, created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen, has also been targeted several times with graffiti or graffiti, most recently in 2020 with the inscription “racist fish ”.

The statue was created by sculptor Edward Eriksen and weighs 175 kg, and is a famous Danish monument and cultural landmark.

The repeated vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue has sparked outrage among locals and tourists, with bystanders condemning the violators and shouting at them to leave.

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The unusual behavior of an American tourist in Copenhagen caused a storm of indignation among other travelers who witnessed this incident.
The girl came to the statue of the Little Mermaid and, not paying attention to the prohibition to touch the monument, began to touch and even kiss her.
The witness of this incident was a tourist named Dylan Trinkler, who captured everything on his phone.
The video shows how the girl climbed the pedestal of the monument, pressed her face against it and began to kiss the statue.
At the same time, clear warning signs about the prohibition of such actions were installed around the sculpture.
Many people began to condemn the violator, shouted at her to leave.
It should be noted that the statue of the Little Mermaid was installed in 1913 and is made of bronze and granite.
It is part of Danish cultural heritage and is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen ’ s famous fairy tale about a mermaid who gave up her underwater world for the love of a prince on land.
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The statue has been restored several times, including after being decapitated in 1964 and 1998, and after being blown up in 2003.

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Hate-filled vandals defaced a statue of George Floyd in Union Square Park early Sunday, splattering paint over the 6-foot bust.

It was the second time that the memorial has been vandalized. On June 24, four men with bandanas spray-painted a white supremacist message on the statue when it was displayed at Flatbush Junction in Brooklyn.

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After the prior incident, the piece was taken to a studio to be cleaned and then later placed in Union Square Park.

The Union Square display, which was unveiled last week, also includes statues of the late congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis and Breonna Taylor, a Black medical worker fatally shot by police on March 13, 2020, in Louisville, Ky.

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Cops are investigating the Sunday incident.

“We are heartbroken that this act is just another indication that we have a long way to go to achieve a greater understanding of the issues this exhibition was designed to address,” said Jennifer Falk, Executive Director of Union Square Partnership.

“We have every confidence that NYPD will get to the bottom of who did this, and we are grateful to Confront Art and the artist for remediating the damage immediately so that the exhibition can continue for all those who have yet to come to Union Square to view it.”

Andrew Cohen and Lindsay Eshelman, co-founders of Confront Art, and LaCrown Johnson of We Are Floyd issued a statement.

“It takes a lot of courage to display the three statues we are exhibiting in Union Square. It also takes a good deal of courage to vandalize a statue on a global stage in broad daylight,” they said.

“This continues to bring light to our mission that art is a conversation catalyst, a place for public discourse, and through these acts we can hopefully overcome hate and find unity for the future. We continue to be inspired to create and display public art to further this important mission!”

In the Brooklyn incident, police released video of the suspects, which showed one of the men shaking a can of spray paint. Floyd’s face was covered in black paint and the web address for “Patriotic Front,” a white supremacist group, was stenciled on the statue.

The statue is made of a special plywood often used in boat-building called okoume marine grade. The bust is covered in bronze metallic exterior paint. It is meant to represent a global understanding of injustice and how it can lead to action and then change.

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The Danish police have launched investigations into the vandalism, and have registered the acts as criminal damage.

The motivations behind the vandalism are complex and multifaceted, and may be influenced by a range of factors, including psychological, socio-economic, and political factors.

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Content: Russian Flag Painted on Copenhagen's Most Famous Landmark

It's the latest in a long line of attacks on Little Mermaid statue
By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff
Posted Mar 2, 2023 10:15 AM CST

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, one of Denmark's most famous landmarks, has been vandalized yet again, this time with the Russian flag. Authorities said Thursday that the white, blue, and red stripes of the Russian flag were painted on the stone the statue sits on, Reuters reports. Police said the vandalism was discovered early Thursday. "We are of course launching an investigation to find out who did it and when and how it happened," a police spokesman said, per Jyllands-Posten.

Denmark, like other European nations, has strongly criticized Russia's war against Ukraine. The small statue, a tribute to the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, sits off a waterfront promenade in the Danish capital. It has been vandalized many times since it was installed 110 years ago, AFP reports. It has been decapitated twice and was knocked off its base with explosives in 2003. In 2017, it was doused in red paint in a protest against whale hunting. In 2020, during worldwide protests after the death of George Floyd, the words "racist fish" were painted on the base, though Andersen scholars said they weren't aware of any racist elements in the fairy tale. (Read more The Little Mermaid stories.)

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The socio-economic characteristics of the vandals are not well-documented, but it is known that one of the vandals was an American tourist who ignored prohibition signs to touch and kiss the statue.

The psychological characteristics of the vandals, such as a desire for fame and a lack of empathy, may contribute to their motivations for vandalizing the statue.

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2024-06-25 12: 41: 12
Two men jailed for destroying Wong Ka Kui tombstone and remanding 7.16 sentenced for "applauding" crimes
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The tomb of the famous band Beyond ’ s late frontman Wong Ka-kwong was vandalized in the Chinese Permanent Cemetery in Tseung Kwan O in May, and the suspects even posted footage of the process online.
The juvenile and the man in charge of the film were jointly charged with one count of criminal damage. The case was reheard in Kwun Tong Magistracy today (25).
When pleading guilty, the barrister representing the teenager said that the defendant suffered from hyperactivity, autism and obsessive-compulsive disorder, and began filming for the sake of applause because he knew Liu Ma Cha and other "KOL" influencers. The court adjourned the case to July 16 to sentence and extract the relevant reports.
The two defendants were a 15-year-old boy who claimed to be a student and a 23-year-old man who claimed to be an air-conditioning technician.
The two men admitted to damaging Wong Ka Kui's headstone at Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery on May 19.
Online video footage showed D1 showering Coke on Wong Ka Kui's grave, biting the flowers of the grave and destroying it with a hammer.
Under caution, the first defendant said that he wanted to be famous before committing the crime.
The defendant, Ye Tzu-tao, admitted that the first defendant had made the film.
Footage showed that D1 had used a box pen to write the words “skinhead Bob ”,“ social disruptor ” and “Liu Ma Cha ’ s successor ” on the grave.
D1 pleaded on behalf of counsel, saying that D1 suffered from hyperactivity, autism and obsessive-compulsive disorder, and was not popular in school until two years ago, when he met "KOL" influencers such as Liu Ma Cha on the Internet, and began to learn to film.
On behalf of the second defendant, the majority said that the second defendant was not the leader and deeply regretted the incident.
Case No.: KTCC 984 / 2024
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The story behind each incident of vandalism is complex and multifaceted, reflecting a range of motivations and factors, including political, social, and cultural contexts.

The Little Mermaid statue's vulnerability to vandalism may be due in part to its location and accessibility, as well as the lack of effective security measures.

The incident has also raised questions about the role of art and culture in society, and the ways in which they can be used as a form of protest or statement.

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Content: In recent months, a surge of environmental activism has spread across the art world, with campaigners going to extraordinary lengths to raise awareness about climate change and environmental issues. However, some environmental activists are resorting to destructive techniques, such as defacing artworks and disrupting art exhibitions, provoking controversy and discussion in the art community. While their commitment to the environment is admirable, the question remains: are these behaviours crucial, or do they harm the exact same cause they are trying to promote?

One of the latest incidents that sparked this debate involves a group of environmental activists infiltrating a renowned art gallery and splattering red paint on a collection of significant and valuable artworks. As well as damaging a well-known and valuable target such as Vermeer’s Girl with A Pearl Earring; the protesters are urging us to evaluate our values and principles.

Climate activists from the “Just Stop Oil” organisation used glue and red liquid paint to deface Johannes Vermeer’s masterpiece in protest of the rising expense of living and the climate issue.

The event occurred in the Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague in October 2022, where the artwork is on exhibition, and was captured on film.

Their message was clear: Art must serve the catastrophic nature of climate change and the devastating effects of human activity on the environment. The eco-activists engaged are motivated by a desire to raise awareness about the climate change catastrophe by shocking and perturbing, the role of big oil in hastening environmental deterioration, and the urgency to save the planet.

Safeguarding cultural legacy

Nevertheless, the art community responded promptly and severely. Many others denounced the activists’ destructive behaviour, claiming that there are more constructive methods to increase environmental awareness without resorting to vandalism. The vandalised artwork, some of which were irreplaceable pieces of art, was viewed as the casualties of an irrational and futile protest that harmed the very cultural legacy they wanted to safeguard.

While the intentions of these activists may have been admirable, their techniques have raised serious concerns about the ethics of protest and the limits of advocacy. Is it acceptable to sacrifice art for the cause of environmental activism? Can the objectives genuinely justify the means when it comes to raising awareness about critical global issues?

Some in the art community expressed empathy with the campaigners’ objective whilst questioning their methods. They claim that art is a global language that crosses borders and ideologies and that defacing paintings simply alienates potential allies in the fight for the preservation of the environment. There are worries that such behaviours could harm the credibility of the environmental movement and overshadow the importance of the message they are attempting to express.

On the contrary, some supporters of the activists believe that dramatic actions are required to break the complacency and indifference that frequently dominate climate change discussions. By defacing paintings and interrupting art exhibitions, activists bring the subject to the forefront and demand attention to a cause that is frequently overlooked or minimised in popular discourse.

Furthermore, by staging their stunts in public galleries, where many visitors have mobile phones, activists could be confident that footage and images of the acts would receive instant attention. By using non-corrosive materials and minimising damage to the works under attack, they avoid the public outrage that wilful destruction would elicit.

Distinct ethical quandaries

In their opinion, the shock value of such activities is a powerful instrument for sparking change and rallying public support for environmental protection. They target to appear to ruin something that people respect and connect with culture. Their idea is that if we don’t have a planet, we will lose everything we appear to cherish the most.

The controversy regarding environmental activists’ methods in the art sector is not new. Throughout history, artists and activists have utilised artistic expression and civil disobedience to oppose injustice and promote social change. However, the purposeful defacement of artwork presents distinct ethical quandaries that call into question traditional conceptions of activism and protest.

As the art world deals with the consequences of these activities, it is critical to participate in a dialogue that balances the preservation of cultural and artistic legacy with the importance of addressing environmental concerns. While environmental activists’ purposes may be laudable, the techniques by which they strive to attain their objectives require careful study and criticism.

In conclusion, recent occurrences of environmental activists defacing paintings and disrupting art exhibitions have sparked a debate at the nexus of art, activism, and environmental issues. While their commitment to the environment is valuable, some activists’ techniques have generated ethical concerns and separated the art world.

As the debate continues, all parties must engage in a constructive discourse that respects the importance of art while also recognising the critical need for environmental action. Ultimately, the challenge is to strike a balance that acknowledges both the cultural tradition of art and the urgent requirements of environmental advocacy in an increasingly interconnected and vulnerable world.

Maram Saleh, a Bahraini law student, finds inspiration in the realms of research and writing.

The Little Mermaid statue remains a iconic tourist attraction in Copenhagen, despite the repeated vandalism and damage it has sustained over the years.

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Content: Danish little mermaid like cornerstone painted Russian flag tricolor
A statue of the Little Mermaid, one of the most iconic tourist attractions in the Danish capital Copenhagen, was deliberately vandalized last night, and the cornerstone below the statue was painted with the white, blue and red colors of the Russian flag.
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The Little Mermaid comes from the famous fairy tale of Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, where the stone beneath the bronze statue is painted in three colors of the Russian flag.
Copenhagen police told Agence France-Presse that since they arrived this morning, "a case of vandalism has been filed" and "local investigations have been launched to trace traces".
It is clear that this means supporting Moscow ’ s position in the Ukraine war.
Some tourists, puzzled by this, took pictures of the damaged statue this morning.
The 175-kilogram Little Mermaid is a work by sculptor Edvard Eriksen, inspired by the Danish poet and writer Hans Christian Andersen ’ s 1837 fairy tale of the same name.
The statue, which sits next to a relatively secluded waterfront walkway, has been vandalized several times over the years, including two burglaries of its head in 1964 and 1998, and a severed arm in 1984. In 2003, the statue was blown loose with explosives and fell into the bay.
It has also been graffitied and painted several times, most recently in 2020 with the words “racist fish. ”

The statue's status as a cultural symbol of Denmark and its connection to the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen may also contribute to its attractiveness as a target for vandals.

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Recently, there has been a fierce debate on Theater Street due to the emergence of black mermaids.
A beautiful white princess with red hair.
What impressed us was Disney ’ s reinterpretation of the original 1989 animated film.
Hans Christian Andersen wrote a fairy tale about a mermaid princess in 1837, and there is no specific race in the original.
Although the film Mermaid Princess is controversial due to the color of the protagonist ’ s skin, it became a topic about 10 years ago in Andersen ’ s native Denmark when the mermaid princess appeared as a man. The artist duo Elmgreen and Dragsett ’ s “He (Gold) ” (2012 • photo) is the protagonist.
Mikael Elmgren of Denmark and Ingar Dragset of Norway have been working together since 1995.
Constantly demonstrating their work challenging the idea of immobilization, He (Gold) reinterprets Copenhagen ’ s bronze statue of the mermaid princess as a male version.
Edward Erikson made the mermaid princess in 1913 like a world tourist attraction, but because it is an 80 cm tall bronze statue, many people commented that it was very disappointed after seeing it.
Elmgreen and Dragoset painted the mermaid figure in the same position as the mermaid princess with a large expansion to 2 meters in height, and then painted it with gorgeous gold.
Instead of fins have legs, it seems that the love with the prince has succeeded.
But it may be because of the loss of voice, the expression looks sad.
The naked man sitting on the rock with his legs together completely contradicted traditional masculinity.
The mermaid seemed to be in deep meditation, appeared very quiet, cowardly and fragile, and looked uncomfortable.
In traditional art, naked men show off their strong bodies and pose as heroes.
The statue of the mermaid princess, erected in the Italian port city of Monopoli, has also been embroiled in controversy recently.
This time, the princess's oversized body became a problem.
Times have changed.
People ’ s preferences have also changed.
But the idea of Disney ’ s skinny, beautiful white princess still seems hard to change.

The fact that the statue is a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of Danish cultural heritage may also play a role in the motivations of the vandals, who may seek to draw attention to their cause or to challenge the values and norms represented by the statue.

The broader social and cultural context in Denmark, including the country's history, cultural values, and current events, may also influence the psychological and sociological factors driving the vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue.

The Danish government's efforts to promote gender equality and representation, such as the initiative to create more female statues, may also be relevant to the sociological context of the vandalism.

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2024-03-12 12: 09: 00
Female Statues Fewer Than Male or Divine Beast Denmark Turns 57 Million to Correct Imbalance
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In Denmark, the proportion of female statues is far lower than that of male statues, and in Copenhagen, female statues are even less than animal statues. In view of this, the Danish government announced that it will spend 50 million Danish kroner (about 57 million Hong Kong dollars) to create more female statues to correct the imbalance.
According to the Danish government, only 31 of the 321 statues and busts in cities across the country are female statues; only 5 of the 101 statues in Copenhagen are female, and even animals have 26, and men have 70.
Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt said on Thursday (7): "These figures already speak for themselves, it is crazy that there are more mythical animal statues than women in Copenhagen."
With his three-month-old daughter, he pointed out that most of the statues in Copenhagen are men, horses, and mythical animals, which made him worry that his descendants would think that Denmark was built entirely by men.
Especially considering how many key achievements in society have been achieved because of women. ”
He announced that the government will set up a committee of experts to propose a list of important women neglected in Danish history and invest 50 million Danish kroner to honor the statues of women to correct this imbalance.
The Minister of Culture has suggested that the following three female statues should be considered.
Denmark ’ s newest statue of a woman, Betty Nansen, who died in 1943, and Lise Nørgaard, a journalist who died last year at the age of 105, stand in Copenhagen and Roskilde, respectively. Jakob Engel-Schmidt believes that the next women who can stand up include: Karen Volf, the first baker to create a national cake business in the early 1900s, and Denmark. Dr. Nielsine Nielsen, first female ambassador Bodil Begtrup.
"The historical status of these three women has always been ignored," he said.
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The investigation into the vandalism is ongoing, with the Copenhagen police launching an investigation to trace the vandals and bring them to justice.

The vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue has sparked international criticism, with Denmark strongly opposing Russia's actions in the Ukraine war.

The statue has been targeted several times since its installation, with incidents including head theft and explosion, as well as graffiti incidents occurring in 2020 and other years.

Some of the vandalism incidents have been seen as showing support for Russia amid the Ukraine war, with the statue being painted with Russian flag colors.

Clear warning signs have been installed around the sculpture to prevent vandalism, as the statue is part of Danish cultural heritage.

The statue, made of bronze and granite, was installed in 1913 and was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.

Despite the repeated incidents of vandalism, no specific policies or initiatives have been mentioned to prevent future vandalism incidents at the Little Mermaid statue.

The effectiveness of measures to reduce incidents of vandalism at the Little Mermaid statue has not been mentioned in the available information.

The Danish police have visited the crime scene and begun investigations into the vandalism incidents, but no information is available on the outcomes of these investigations.

The Little Mermaid statue was decapitated twice since its installation, and was also knocked off its base with explosives in 2003.

The statue has been a target for vandalism for over 110 years, with various incidents occurring over the years, but no specific government initiatives have been mentioned to prevent these incidents.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since its installation in 1913, with incidents including theft, explosions, and graffiti.

The statue was painted with Russian flag colors on its pedestal, with the vandalism perceived as a show of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict.

The Danish police launched an investigation into the vandalism act, but the individuals responsible remain unknown.

The statue has suffered from vandals multiple times since 1964, with previous incidents including decapitation, explosions, and being doused in red paint.

In one incident, the statue was knocked off its base with explosives in 2003, and in 2017, it was doused in red paint as part of a protest.

The statue was also vandalized with racist graffiti on its base in 2020, as part of a protest.

The motivations behind the vandalism may be linked to political conflict support, with the statue being a symbol of Danish culture and identity.

The individuals responsible for the vandalism may have psychological and sociological profiles that contribute to their motivations, including a desire for attention and a lack of respect for cultural heritage.

In one incident, an American tourist, a girl, vandalized the statue by climbing and kissing it, driven by a desire for interaction and social media attention.

The girl's actions were condemned by other tourists and locals, and her motivations may have included a desire for attention and a lack of respect for cultural heritage.

The vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue may also be linked to a hatred of excellence and privilege, with the statue being a symbol of Danish culture and identity.

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Remembering the departure of an honest intellectual.
Please write: Cultural analysis of the psyche.
These days mark the fourteenth anniversary of the passing away of the great critic Raja al-Naqash, who is one of the professors of journalism and literary criticism in Egypt, as well as being a high human model of giving, selfishness, adopting the talented and caring for the new generations and giving them the opportunity.
Mr. Raja is an example of a self-made intellectual from the fifties generation, the circumstances placed on him a humanitarian responsibility towards his family and he fulfilled it well and gave the Egyptian culture six loyal intellectuals.
He worked at an early age, and hard work did not prevent him from intensive reading, and did not force him to make any cognitive or monetary concessions, known for his ability to discover and preach new talents, and one of his most important discoveries was the great poet Mahmoud Darwish and his companion Samih Al-Qasim, and another group presented by the debate to the Arab reader on behalf of the poets of the occupied land.
He played a large role in supporting intellectuals of his generation and providing them with employment opportunities, although he was sometimes met with some kind of denial of favor or small slander.
He was credited with presenting the duo "Star and Imam" on the Egyptian radio in 1969, and drew attention to them.
In addition to distinguished relations with all Egyptian intellectuals, where he offered a helping hand to every talented and valuable person, he worked in Dar Al-Hilal during the presidency of Mr. Ahmed Bahaa Al-Din, and headed the editor of the magazines « Al-Hilal, the planets, radio and television », and moved to establish « Doha » magazine as one of the most important cultural magazines in the Arab world, and left it in defense of freedom of thought after publishing an article about Islamic heritage. "...
He returned to Egypt to take over the editorship of the « planets » and write an article in the pyramids, and continues his tender and connections with the Egyptian creators until he passed away on the inevitable date.
In the following lines, we republish one of the most wonderful articles of Professor Raja, which included his book « Reflections on Man », a model of literary and humanitarian writing based on a deep and encyclopedic culture, and we re-publish one of the articles of the book emphasize the idea of « Celebrating Value », an idea we all need to emphasize in these days when Egypt seeks to restore its cultural and all its soft powers.
This is the kind of person you meet a lot in life.
When he sees a beautiful girl, he smiles a meaningful smile, and you ask him: Why are you smiling?
He says to you, Uncle.
She's a bad girl.
If he sees a successful face on television who tells you that he is not worthy of fame, he reached his position by accident and hypocrisy, and if he read to a successful writer, his only concern was to prove to you that this writer is a failure for some reason!
What is this person ’ s secret?
He is a type of person who hates privilege, is hostile to superiority, and is deeply afraid to see someone with brilliant talent.
He does not like to see a beautiful statue that the eyes look at with admiration, and the hearts are wrapped around it with the deepest emotion in it.
But he is completely relieved if this statue is destroyed and he sees a scattered group of stones..!
The sight of weakness relaxes him and makes him happy, the leaves of autumn are sweeter than the flowers of spring, and the sight of destruction reassures him that the world is fine.
There is no superiority or privilege!
The statue of the beautiful, charming and perfect Venus holds him back, but the sight of Venus with a broken arm relaxes him!!
This type of « psychology » is hostile to excellence in all its forms, whether this privilege is a beautiful face, or a loved person honest, or a successful work, and the main motivation that drives these psychology is that the owners do not have a beautiful quality that distinguishes them from others, and at the same time they do not work and do not strive to acquire this beautiful quality.
But they do like a cockroach in a well-known story.
They play in the summer while the ants gather their strength in preparation for the winter.
When winter comes with its storms and crises, the cockroach has nothing to eat, for it has neither worked nor labored.
While the ants are safe from hunger because they worked in the summer and worked hard.
But the cockroach in the well-known story asks the ants to give him some food.
As for this kind of psychology, there is no way out of its crisis except in the hatred of “privilege ” and work to distort and destroy the excellent.
And brush their way with thorns.
An excellent person is an indirect critic of the owners of these “psychics. ”
It highlights what is lacking in them, and reveals to what extent they live on the surface of life.
This feeling is disturbing, it is even frightening.
How can the fire of this burning feeling be overcome?
How can we stand in front of success without success, in front of strength without strength, and in front of beauty without beauty equal to it?
The way to do this is to criticize the excellent person, to distort his image, to convince oneself first and then to convince people that he is a person of no importance.
It even becomes a big message: to prove the impotence of excellent characters, to look for their mistakes, and then to make those mistakes if they don ’ t exist in reality.
When an excellent person collapses, the souls of his enemies, who were created by his privilege, rest.
The fire of hatred is extinguished, and everything returns calm and reassuring, undisturbed by that superior external force.
It is a painful fact of life that an excellent person himself provides the opportunity for such a situation, he is often distracted by the essential things of life, does not allow himself to care about the trivial things, and he does not feel any danger to these things.
People often imagine in his image, they think of essential things like him, and they love beauty just as much as he loves it.
They believe in what he believes in as human thoughts, and he does not imagine that anyone can think of any kind of treachery and deceit.
Here, a good person can have what we might call “the weakness of the great. ”
It is the weakness that leads to others not seeing correctly, and the inability to perceive and perceive their dark, hidden emotions.
Therefore, many excellent individuals fall into the trap of haters with strange ease, and even unwillingly help to create the causes that lead them to disaster and a sad end.
Only a kind of excellent people were spared from this fate, who combined into strength a realistic and accurate understanding of the human soul, with its narrow turns and dark hales.
History offers us many examples of the “tribulation of privilege ” and of the bad ending to which the good excellents were subjected when they fell prey to hatred and denial.
They are usually not quick to treat these feelings, on the contrary.
They help ignite it with their actions that are filled with simplicity, naivety, and kindness, which are at the same time filled with greatness.
Socrates, the father of human philosophy, died on death row, and was presented to the court by a man of the rich of Athens and its notables who were distressed by Socrates ’ knowledge, fame, and people ’ s love for him.
The existence of Socrates obliterated the name of that rich Athenian and made him in the life of Athena a zero on the north.
His wealth did not benefit him, nor his palaces, nor his slaves.
Socrates, on his poverty and simplicity of life, was closer to the people than he was.
He was the star of Athena, and her shadow to which souls rest whenever they are tired, exhausted and perplexed.
Socrates did not understand the nature of the hatred against him.
The rich Athenian sought with all his might to destroy Socrates, accusing him of being "an outsider to the religion of Athens corrupting its youth."
Socrates did not understand that this accusation was a cover behind which the fear of some Athenian men, led by the accuser, was hidden.
Socrates was not quick to treat the problem with wisdom and ingenuity.
On the contrary, he faced the accusation strongly, and thought that the issue was an intellectual battle in which those who had the right on their side should win.
Socrates stood in court defending himself before the Athenian masses, and the more he reconciled, the more angry the judge became.
The first judge was the rich Athenian himself.
Socrates defended himself with beautiful eloquence, courage and wisdom.
His privilege reappeared before the people, and if Socrates had triumphed in this position, it would mean that the rich man of Athens had come to an end and collapsed.
The privilege of Socrates is a fearsome permanent hammer that falls upon the head of the great Athenian.
Socrates told the court:
“I am an old soldier, a man of pure tail, honorable living, and I have made my mission the erasure of the common ignorance in Athens, and I have made my goal the good of the people, and I always try to make my life a blessing for the children of Athens, and if I fall asleep from the dead, I will continue to strive in the same way.
He who accuses me is only a foolish and arrogant man who does not know the truth. ”
Socrates spoke with enchanting eloquence until he proved his ideas, and by the time he reached this point he had at the same time determined what kind of sentence he was to be handed down.
It's a death sentence.
Bernard Shaw comments on Socrates' defense:
Socrates ’ proof of his idea was to destroy him and destroy him.
He knew that the fear and hatred of men had caused him, and Socrates had nothing but good in his heart, and he thought that he had done them all the favors.
So Socrates ended up with a false accusation.
He drank the poison and died, finished because he was honest and beautiful.
It was perfect.
As his disciple and friend Plato said, “I will not hesitate to call him the fairest man of his time. ”
His privilege has provoked him this psyche that fears privilege and hates it, and feels in front of him awe, and does not rest until it is deformed and eliminated, and even make the beautiful statue a broken statue.
Its parts are a pile of dust devoid of influence and gravity.
This is what happened to the faithful little girl, Joan of Arc, who was tried and burned after leading France to victory, almost kneeling under the feet of the English armies.
Jean was the victim of the reconciliation between England and France.
Jean ’ s plight was also a tribulation of privilege.
She had a great goal that gave her courage and strength; she did not seek to serve herself but was trying to serve her country, to return to her village after victory was achieved.
The men of France were thinking about their personal interests and official positions.
And she was honest and frank, saying to the wrong - in his eye - you are wrong, and therefore did not bear the men of her age, the privilege was a burden on them, and a threat to their existence, and a constant criticism of them, and the largest of them center and importance - King Charles - He felt that her views are more correct than his opinions, and that her personality is stronger than his personality.
He, along with this little village girl, seems completely insignificant.
She did not know how to turn, turn and deceive, so those whom she served and loved, and her crime, which she could not find forgiveness for, was: superiority over them.
Bernard Shaw, commenting on the burning of Joan of Arc and the execution of Socrates, said: "Napoleon had such a fearsome power as Joan of Arc and Socrates, but he was not so outspoken in his opinion.
He was not afraid of the people, and he asked them, “How do you feel? ” and they said,“ How do you feel? ”
For this reason Napoleon died on a butterfly and was not hurt, he always took refuge with caution, deep mistrust of the human soul, and his knowledge that those who hate privilege and fear it are more dangerous than those who love and sympathize with it.
Christ was aware of this psychological reality facing “privilege ” and working to crush it, but his realization of it did not save him, however, from the suffering he suffered at the hands of his enemies and those who pretend to love and friendship him.
Jesus ’ profound understanding of this aspect of human nature is revealed in the Gospel:
Jesus said, “Truly, I tell you, on this night before the rooster shouts, you deny me three times. ”
When the Jews began to search for Christ to harm and torture him, they began to search for his disciples, companions and disciples, and among these was Peter, the most sincere of the disciples and disciples, and denied his knowledge of Christ, although he later regretted this denial and carried the message of Christ after him!
Thus happened what Christ expected, for fear dominated Peter and led him in the moment of trial to deny his teacher and teacher, at the moment when the enemies of Christ were trying to eliminate him and his privilege.
This is what always happens to many “excellent ” people as they fall prey to that psyche that privilege scares and worries them.
These historical examples are only embodied models, many of which we find in our ordinary lives.
A successful engineer, a talented artist, a beautiful girl, a beloved person all have this problem.
Fear of privilege, as one psychologist puts it, is a problematic phenomenon of the human psyche.
It is a phenomenon ignited by failure and weakness, alleviating it and even eliminating it by trying to respect and love excellence.
To love an excellent person means to belong to him and to be associated with him, and a person whose sense and taste is accustomed to the love and recognition of excellence can only eventually become an excellent and beautiful person.
But the love of privilege is a difficult habit, it requires great psychological strength, and social conditions that allow everyone equal opportunities, and open the way for everyone who wants to work and strive.
Therefore, as society progresses and the opportunities for life expand, the problem of the excellent individual becomes less widespread and less violent.
A developed society always needs and relies on excellent elements.
It also provides an opportunity for each individual to fill his / her working life and his / her psychological life with his / her preoccupation.
What makes him satisfied with life is not disgruntled at others.
Despite all this, humanity will continue to complain about that psyche that hates privilege and fears it, privilege is innovation, renewal and departure from habit, and people rest for the old habit, even if it is bad, to bear the worries of renewal and innovation.
But humanity will at the same time place its secret and power in the excellent person who pushes life into motion, illuminates its dark ways, and always ventures in order to uncover the mysterious thing in it.
Until people follow him in the same way.
Those who break beautiful statues, or seek to distort them, may sometimes succeed, but life comes back and these statues are created to be loved by some.
Others hate her.
It will always be the flower that scatters the fragrance for the people and drinks the torment.

The individuals responsible for the vandalism may have low self-esteem and resent successful people or cultures, contributing to their motivations.

The psychological and sociological profiles of the individuals or groups responsible for the vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue are complex and multifaceted, and may include factors such as a desire for attention, a lack of respect for cultural heritage, and a hatred of excellence and privilege.

The vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue is not an isolated incident, but rather part of a larger pattern of intentional damage and disrespect for cultural heritage.

The statue has been graffitied and painted several times, and has been the target of burglaries and explosives damage.

The investigations into the vandalism have been ongoing, but the individuals responsible remain unknown.

The Little Mermaid statue remains a iconic tourist attraction in Copenhagen, despite the repeated vandalism and damage it has sustained over the years.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been subjected to repeated intentional damages over the years, with vandalism incidents occurring in 1964, 1984, 1998, 2003, and 2020.

The statue's head was stolen in 1964 and 1998, but was later returned in 1998.

In 1984, the statue's hand was cut off, and in 2003, the statue was blown up with explosives.

The statue has also been painted or signed multiple times, with incidents including the inscription "Racist fish" in 2020 and the painting of Russian flag colors on the pedestal in 2023.

After each vandalism incident, the authorities have launched investigations, and repairs and restorations have been done to preserve the statue's original condition.

The head of the statue was reattached after the 1998 incident, and graffiti was removed after the 2020 incident.

The statue was also restored after being knocked off its base with explosives in 2003, and after being doused in red paint in 2017.

The restoration techniques used to repair the statue have been effective in preserving its original condition, although the specific conservation methods used are not detailed.

The repairs and restorations done after each incident have helped to maintain the statue's original state, with the statue weighing 175 kilograms and still sitting on a waterfront walkway in Copenhagen.

The statue was created by sculptor Edvard Eriksen and was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, and its preservation is important for maintaining its cultural and historical significance.

Unfortunately, the search results do not provide detailed information on the specific conservation methods and restoration techniques used to repair the statue after each vandalism incident.


The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since 1913, including head thefts in 1964 and 1998, and an explosion in 2003.

The statue has been repeatedly vandalized with graffiti, including a "racist fish" inscription in 2020.

On March 3, 2023, the statue's base was painted with Russian flag colors, perceived as support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict.

The Danish police are investigating the vandalism incident, but the perpetrator's identity is unknown.

The Little Mermaid statue is a cultural icon and tribute to Hans Christian Andersen, vulnerable to vandalism reflecting broader socio-cultural and political factors.

The vandalism of the statue has been linked to protests against whale hunting and racism.

The Ukrainian conflict has been linked to the vandalism, seen as a show of support for Russia's war against Ukraine.

The statue's creator, Edvard Eriksen, did not anticipate the vandalism it would suffer, which has become part of its history and cultural significance.

The statue's location in Copenhagen port makes it vulnerable to vandalism.

The repeated vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue has impacted its cultural significance and tourist appeal.

The story behind each incident is complex, involving either vandalism or larger social and political issues.

The response to the incidents has been varied, with calls for community cooperation and increased security measures.

Vandalism of the statue has raised concerns about security and cultural heritage protection.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen remains a significant attraction despite repeated vandalism.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since 1913, including head thefts in 1964 and 1998, and an explosion in 2003.

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Content: Danish police investigate who “spoiled ” the famous monument to the Little Mermaid with the colors of the Russian flag
03.03.2023, 7: 15, Misc
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On the pedestal of the famous statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, a Russian tricolor appeared, says The Guardian.
The Danish police have launched an investigation into such an “act of vandalism ”, which is perceived as a sign of support in the Ukrainian conflict.
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In Copenhagen, unknown people painted the foundation of the statue of the Mermaid in Copenhagen in the colors of the Russian flag, writes The Guardian.
According to the publication, the tricolor appeared on Thursday night on the stone, which serves as a pedestal for the famous Danish monument.
The police in Copenhagen said that law enforcement officers visited the crime scene and registered an “act of vandalism ”.
The police began an investigation and are trying to find “evidence ”.
The actions of unknown persons are perceived as a sign of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict.
The article notes that the statue of the Little Mermaid weighing 175 kg was created by sculptor Edward Eriksen, who was inspired by the main character of the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen.
The monument suffered from vandals many times: in 1964 her head was stolen, in 1984 her hand was cut off, in 1998 her head was stolen again, but later returned, and in 2003 the statue was blown up.
In addition, the Little Mermaid has been painted or signed many times.
The last time it happened in 2020, when it appeared the mysterious inscription “Racist fish ”, writes The Guardian.
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The statue has been repeatedly vandalized with graffiti, including a "racist fish" inscription in 2020.

On March 3, 2023, the statue's base was painted with Russian flag colors, perceived as support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict.

The Danish police are investigating the vandalism incident, but the perpetrator's identity is unknown.

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The base of the statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, created on the basis of the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, was painted in the colors of the Russian tricolor, Reuters reported.
The Russian flag was found painted on the basis of a statue of the Little Mermaid in Denmark on Thursday, in what police say is a “case of vandalism ” at Copenhagen ’ s most famous landmark and a popular tourist destination.
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The Little Mermaid statue is a cultural icon and tribute to Hans Christian Andersen, vulnerable to vandalism reflecting broader socio-cultural and political factors.

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Content: Russian Flag Painted on Copenhagen's Most Famous Landmark

It's the latest in a long line of attacks on Little Mermaid statue
By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff
Posted Mar 2, 2023 10:15 AM CST

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, one of Denmark's most famous landmarks, has been vandalized yet again, this time with the Russian flag. Authorities said Thursday that the white, blue, and red stripes of the Russian flag were painted on the stone the statue sits on, Reuters reports. Police said the vandalism was discovered early Thursday. "We are of course launching an investigation to find out who did it and when and how it happened," a police spokesman said, per Jyllands-Posten.

Denmark, like other European nations, has strongly criticized Russia's war against Ukraine. The small statue, a tribute to the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, sits off a waterfront promenade in the Danish capital. It has been vandalized many times since it was installed 110 years ago, AFP reports. It has been decapitated twice and was knocked off its base with explosives in 2003. In 2017, it was doused in red paint in a protest against whale hunting. In 2020, during worldwide protests after the death of George Floyd, the words "racist fish" were painted on the base, though Andersen scholars said they weren't aware of any racist elements in the fairy tale. (Read more The Little Mermaid stories.)

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The vandalism of the statue has been linked to protests against whale hunting and racism.

The Ukrainian conflict has been linked to the vandalism, seen as a show of support for Russia's war against Ukraine.

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Content: Unknown people draw Russian flag on a statue of a mermaid in Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN (AFP) - The iconic Little Mermaid statue in the Danish capital Copenhagen was vandalized on Wednesday night as unidentified people painted the Russian flag on its base.
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An AFP correspondent reported that the Russian flag was painted under unknown circumstances on the stone above which a statue of the Little Mermaid, inspired by the heroine of one of the stories of the writer Hans Christian Andersen, was installed.
Danish police said they were launching an investigation into the incident, without giving any indication of the source of the move, which shows clear support for Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
A Copenhagen police spokesman told AFP: "We are investigating the area in order to find any evidence."
A small number of tourists in the area took pictures of the statue in the port of Copenhagen, which was vandalized on Thursday morning.
The Little Mermaid statue on a largely unfrequented promenade has been targeted several times since it was installed in 1913.
In 1964, the head of the nymph was stolen for the first time without being recovered.
In 1998, a group of vandals cut off the head of the statue again, but it was later restored.
This monument was exposed to the explosion in 2003.
The statue, created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen, has also been targeted several times with graffiti or graffiti, most recently in 2020 with the inscription “racist fish ”.

The statue's creator, Edvard Eriksen, did not anticipate the vandalism it would suffer, which has become part of its history and cultural significance.

The statue's location in Copenhagen port makes it vulnerable to vandalism.

The repeated vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue has impacted its cultural significance and tourist appeal.

The story behind each incident is complex, involving either vandalism or larger social and political issues.

The response to the incidents has been varied, with calls for community cooperation and increased security measures.

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Effects of vandalism in Paris as a result of riots (Witness)
In recent months, the city of Paris has witnessed riots and disturbances that have caused the destruction and destruction of many historical monuments and cultural monuments, and these unfortunate events have caused serious damage to the city and its cultural heritage.
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Among the sites most damaged during the past events was Notre Dame Cathedral, where it was severely damaged as a result of clashes and fires, many colorful windows and beautiful marble columns were destroyed, and valuable interior and art sculptures were damaged.
Many shops, restaurants and hotels have been vandalized.
Many shops, restaurants and hotels were vandalized and looted during the unrest, windows were smashed, contents were stolen and property was vandalized, causing huge financial losses to business owners and residents of the city.
Historical monuments and cultural monuments are an important part of the cultural and heritage identity of the city, attracting tourists and visitors from all over the world, so the destruction of these monuments negatively affects the local economy and the tourism industry and creates a negative image of the city.
The community and local authorities must cooperate to protect and preserve these precious historical monuments, work to enhance security and provide the necessary protection for cultural and historical monuments, and promote awareness and education about the importance of preserving cultural heritage.
Paris is one of the most historic cities in the world, with many famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Royal Palace of Versailles, but recent protests and unrest have damaged a number of these precious monuments.

Vandalism of the statue has raised concerns about security and cultural heritage protection.

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Content: Copenhagen residents were outraged by the behavior of American tourists
1: 09 AM
The unusual behavior of an American tourist in Copenhagen caused a storm of indignation among other travelers who witnessed this incident.
The girl came to the statue of the Little Mermaid and, not paying attention to the prohibition to touch the monument, began to touch and even kiss her.
The witness of this incident was a tourist named Dylan Trinkler, who captured everything on his phone.
The video shows how the girl climbed the pedestal of the monument, pressed her face against it and began to kiss the statue.
At the same time, clear warning signs about the prohibition of such actions were installed around the sculpture.
Many people began to condemn the violator, shouted at her to leave.
It should be noted that the statue of the Little Mermaid was installed in 1913 and is made of bronze and granite.
It is part of Danish cultural heritage and is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen ’ s famous fairy tale about a mermaid who gave up her underwater world for the love of a prince on land.
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The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen remains a significant attraction despite repeated vandalism.