10-07-2015 08:00 via theguardian.com

The Michelangelo next door: David statue in front yard divides suburb

‘Vulgar’ four-metre concrete copy of 16th century sculpture in front yard of private home in Melbourne draws complaints – and some encouragementIt’s one of the most famous artworks in the world: Michelangelo’s sublime 16th century sculpture, David. And now the western suburbs of Melbourne has its own, slightly less accomplished, tribute.A four-metre, concrete copy of the famous artwork has been erected in the front yard of a private home in Caroline Springs, Melbourne, and over the pas
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