Damn they still living off his name? In 200 years will his descendents still claim? Exactly the one thing he didn't want to be was an idol... The guy was a Protestant Christian 😂 he was against statues and idols... I guarantee he would break that idol if he were here today and call y'all sick and lost and tell you only one worthy of praised and worship is God (the ONE GOD)
Strangeness You can't tell WHAT it is. It DOESNT represent "hugs and love" for sure if you're standing there trying to figure out WHAT it is. The artist missed the mark on this one. Too much money for too little return.
Imagine 100000 years into the future imagine people in the future reburied and saw this underground? Ohh though I totally think statue won’t even survive into a 10000 years in the future, thank heavens
All these confedrate statures sculptured beautifully, and they picked this of all the talented sculptures, did they even ask the king famiky, his name wasnt King for nothing, even royalty has full statutes, this should of been the full statues with their hug & in bronze 0r gold, bc they represented not only blacks but other injustices of people all over. I hope they reconsider and finish this, bc they have talent but the sculpture stature need finishing!!!!!!!
The statue of Dr. King in DC has him growing which is something you Never saw. They could have done so much better. Hell the humongous Lincoln statue in DC looks just like the pictures of Abe.
ABSOLUTELY NOT, PLEASE DO BETTER. WHO IN THE WORLD IS APPLAUDING THIS. 🫤🤨 MARTIN LUTHER KING,JR. AND HIS WIFE, MRS. CORETTA SCOTT KING DESERVES SO MUCH BETTER.
Mr. King had a dream everybody bless God to look on him he made this world he was the first Dr. King everybody loves him and I still love Dr. King Dr. K if you hear me I love you Dr. King
He was against statues of men 😂 he said only one worthy of praised and worship is God.. Also his descendents are mouches, he would definitely be sick to his stomach that his family is using his name (long after his death and civil rights)
Someone should make a sculpture commemorating a crowd of people taking photos at a public art unveiling... and then, take a photo during the unveiling.
What I find cruel is that while historical statues are being torn down, there are statues that look like genitalia that being made and put in public places. There’s the MLK statue in Boston. About a month ago Matt did a video about how a town made a monument to AIDS victims that looks like for lack of a better term an anus. Let that sink in. How long will it be when other pieces of art that have nothing to do with history are torn down or repainted are replaced with something disgusting?
Did no one get to see like drafts or mock-ups of this before hand? I can't imagine that getting funded if it had to go through approval or a committee or something. Unless someone is friends and/or getting kick backs.
As a former Air Force vet - It looks like someone ducking for cover. This is disgustingly stupid to me. Dr. King should have been standing upright!!! 🎥
This sculpture is terrible. As someone who literally CREATES THINGS as creative pieces, this holds no value. There isn't even anything deeper about the statue, let alone knowing it's about MLK until someone tells you.
When people put up these statues or tributes to anyone they should really look from all angles what they actually look like this thing looks atrocious from certain angles
I despise that statue❕It is hideous. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. doesn't have a head? If this is going to be here for a long time, shouldn't future generations be able to see the family love. Instead this is so awkward and evil. This doesn't do justice to anyone, but definitely does not do justice to such an awe inspiring man, saint, justice leader, like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Absolutely sickening❕
I like it. Many people dont like it but I do. Why wouldnt somebody like it - there was never in history a time where you can publicly dispaly a statue of a giant penis to be seen by everyday people and families walking by with kids. In my opinion it gives people something to laugh about and reaction of people looking at it really represents reaction of normal people towards woke concept. I like it. :) We need more like this. I respect MLK and what he was standing for and I have to say Im glad this statute does not make people even think direction of MLK as that would be embarrassing and disrespectful towards MLK. Great work artist - you made people talk about your work - this is what real artist should intend to do and explain his own work right?
Maybe it’ll look better after I’ve had several drinks. Joking aside I’m genuinely disappointed. Such a great man and such a cringeworthy statue that totally fails in honoring him.
Hank Willis Thomas’s “The Embrace” statue is the epitome of what “ART” is to many! That it’s unexpected, makes it even more intriguing AND thought provoking. It promotes conversation, evokes different emotions, curiosity and wonder. After all….one person’s “trash” is another’s “treasure!” “Artistic expression” isn’t always “literal!” How boring would our experiences with artwork be, if that were the case? For an artist, the differing responses are probably welcomed! 😊
@@Juliet475 doesn’t know that to be true, unless he has asked the artist! 😂 Mr. Thomas said in an interview that he, if given the opportunity, wouldn’t change ANYTHING about his statute m, which is permanently placed. Lee and many others will continue to have discussions around it for yeeeeeears to come! And that’s great! 🤷♀️
@@brittneyk0158 I still go with Dignity..which should be timeless. The photo..of Mr and Mrs King..of which THIS was "inspired" , displays..Joy, Dignity and Hope. They were hugging for Joy and Hope for the future. However, THIS piece has inspired quite a whole different view that is vulgar. Now, I will admit that LESLIE JONES had me laughing, however XRATED and not Family Friendly. Mr and Mrs King's hard work and inspiration deserve MUCH BETTER. Be prepared for negative reactions. They will continue for a while.
Do you know the king family they get money every time and statues on Vail because they actually have to be paid for the licensing of his face is ridiculous
King's family literally hates this statue and thought that the funds could've been better used in the community.
What community?
Damn they still living off his name? In 200 years will his descendents still claim?
Exactly the one thing he didn't want to be was an idol... The guy was a Protestant Christian 😂 he was against statues and idols... I guarantee he would break that idol if he were here today and call y'all sick and lost and tell you only one worthy of praised and worship is God (the ONE GOD)
Kings family doesnt matter he probably hasnt even met most of them
Ya well its a money making business
@@blacknursecircle9922the majority of his sons and grandsons are alive what??
Well when MLKs niece calls it hideous that says something.
P
Strangeness You can't tell WHAT it is. It DOESNT represent "hugs and love" for sure if you're standing there trying to figure out WHAT it is. The artist missed the mark on this one. Too much money for too little return.
@@dede4004 Totally agree with you
Well she better call her Unc who RAVED about this hot mess
@@dede4004i agree
That sculpture looks like what irritable bowel syndrome must feel like ✌🏾
Truer words were never spoken
Yes, very "hands on " I can't tell if he's literally wrestling a rock hard jammed up pooh or some sort of solo sex position for black Mr fantastic.
I'm shook. What the heck is THAT ?! Hands , hands ?!
Lol, That’s was exact comment.
Hands holding something
They bluffin..they degrading desrespctin mlk
@@gumanguzman_loeraexactly
@@gumanguzman_loeraDefinitely disrespecting Dr. King ❕Absolute shame.
I don't understand? The Man > deserved better than that.
Imagine 100000 years into the future imagine people in the future reburied and saw this underground? Ohh though I totally think statue won’t even survive into a 10000 years in the future, thank heavens
All these confedrate statures sculptured beautifully, and they picked this of all the talented sculptures, did they even ask the king famiky, his name wasnt King for nothing, even royalty has full statutes, this should of been the full statues with their hug & in bronze 0r gold, bc they represented not only blacks but other injustices of people all over. I hope they reconsider and finish this, bc they have talent but the sculpture stature need finishing!!!!!!!
@@ceya733bro accidentally called him fat
The statue of Dr. King in DC has him growing which is something you Never saw. They could have done so much better. Hell the humongous Lincoln statue in DC looks just like the pictures of Abe.
It would have been better if it would have been both of them standing together hugging.🤷🏽♀️
AMEN. AND WITH A SYMBOL OF THE USA ...LIKE THE FLAG....SOMETHING THAT DENOTES THEIR ABUNDANCE OF UNITY and UPLIFTING FOR ALL!!!
The photo it is based on shows joy and love on their faces while this… yikes.
Headless person gives another headless/armless person a hug?
Really ugly. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😖
No legs persons
@@heseddeo6874 lol
@@heseddeo6874 😂
They Need To Take This Down Now 🤢
Make Something That Commemorates Him ♥️💪🏿💯
I strongly agree with you💯
It should've been an actual statue of them 2 hands really
I'm not complaining if they burn it, they need to make it actual humans, not ghost hands.
What is it??
A mess.!
@@karenedwards5006 yep!
I agreed I am also on the same boat with yu
But it looks like some dude going down on himself!!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂🤣
💀
Let’s not forget this statue cost $10 million of taxpayer money 😂
Wow! 🤦♀️
Patently untrue, this statue collected its funds through private donations only, no tax payer money.
Sure, 9 mil went into pockets.
ABSOLUTELY NOT, PLEASE DO BETTER. WHO IN THE WORLD IS APPLAUDING THIS. 🫤🤨 MARTIN LUTHER KING,JR. AND HIS WIFE, MRS. CORETTA SCOTT KING DESERVES SO MUCH BETTER.
I heard 3 of the same claps 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️💯😂🤣🤐👏
They cut it off quick so you couldn't hear the enquiries and laughter
Modern art doesn't have to aesthetically pleasing; you just have to be smart enough to see the beauty... Uh huh.
That’s the postmodernist narrative, anyway
Martin Luther King Jr was a protestant Christian.... He wouldn't want a statue of himself...
Mr. King had a dream everybody bless God to look on him he made this world he was the first Dr. King everybody loves him and I still love Dr. King Dr. K if you hear me I love you Dr. King
He was against statues of men 😂 he said only one worthy of praised and worship is God..
Also his descendents are mouches, he would definitely be sick to his stomach that his family is using his name (long after his death and civil rights)
Someone should make a sculpture commemorating a crowd of people taking photos at a public art unveiling... and then, take a photo during the unveiling.
😁!!
What in God’s name is that?
If I was never told what it is, I would never have guessed.
Notice the applause QUICKLY died down!
Except that one guy next to the camera 🙄
A familiar of the sculptor? 🤔
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I love you Martin Luther King Jr❤❤❤
Are those hand caressing someone's thigh?
Kind of looks a little creepy ngl
I just wish during that lame clap you could hear one guy saying " what the f is that?!?!" 🤣🤣🤣
An insult.
Tasteless and ugly. Sometimes conceptual art should fall back and stick with decent tradition
🤬 That’s so dam disrespectful
What I find cruel is that while historical statues are being torn down, there are statues that look like genitalia that being made and put in public places. There’s the MLK statue in Boston. About a month ago Matt did a video about how a town made a monument to AIDS victims that looks like for lack of a better term an anus. Let that sink in. How long will it be when other pieces of art that have nothing to do with history are torn down or repainted are replaced with something disgusting?
😢WHY?!!
Why build a statue of him? He was against statues just like Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali .. All 3 would call those people idol worshippers and pagans
What I got from it once I noticed exactly what it is I think it represents Love and Healing I think
50 years yall?? 50 years in dinsome. Wa!!!!🧐.
Did no one get to see like drafts or mock-ups of this before hand? I can't imagine that getting funded if it had to go through approval or a committee or something. Unless someone is friends and/or getting kick backs.
As a former Air Force vet - It looks like someone ducking for cover. This is disgustingly stupid to me. Dr. King should have been standing upright!!! 🎥
someone holding a potato?
Oh yes..Potatohead Joe?
Wtf is that!?
People in the Front cheering and People in the Back are shocked.
go go go go go
They got quite so fast 😭
This is disrespectful
This sculpture is terrible. As someone who literally CREATES THINGS as creative pieces, this holds no value. There isn't even anything deeper about the statue, let alone knowing it's about MLK until someone tells you.
looks like an ad for Viagra.🤣🤣🤣🤣👀
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
When people put up these statues or tributes to anyone they should really look from all angles what they actually look like this thing looks atrocious from certain angles
😭😭😭😭😭
If he could see 2023😢
Are they sure where they’re putting that statue on is it from stolen native land?
NO ....SAD TAKE THAT crap down
Very dehumanizing
it looks like someone scared getting mugged , horrible awful choice of art
Bemsiahaans
Got the whole world in His hands, got the whole, wide world in His hands:)
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
WTF is that 👀🤦🏾♂️
I despise that statue❕It is hideous. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. doesn't have a head?
If this is going to be here for a long time, shouldn't future generations be able to see the family love. Instead this is so awkward and evil. This doesn't do justice to anyone, but definitely does not do justice to such an awe inspiring man, saint, justice leader, like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Absolutely sickening❕
.... Thanks Dr. King!
Its a lovely work of art
Man this looks like all the neighborhoods surrounding MLK BLVD in the Nation smh
wtf is it?!
😅🥹😍😘🥰
What a strange statue. Looks cowardice, submissive, unknown, vague.
😂😂😭😭
I got a dream reameber them days
I named my rifle James after James Earl Ray
I like it. Many people dont like it but I do. Why wouldnt somebody like it - there was never in history a time where you can publicly dispaly a statue of a giant penis to be seen by everyday people and families walking by with kids. In my opinion it gives people something to laugh about and reaction of people looking at it really represents reaction of normal people towards woke concept. I like it. :) We need more like this. I respect MLK and what he was standing for and I have to say Im glad this statute does not make people even think direction of MLK as that would be embarrassing and disrespectful towards MLK. Great work artist - you made people talk about your work - this is what real artist should intend to do and explain his own work right?
🤣🤣
How Come They Couldn't Had A Statue Of Them Hugging Each Other This Is (Ridiculous)
Is he holding his head?
Lol..funny
Oh nah
This was them playing in our face again smh.
10mills huh..
ihmmmmmmmmmmmm really? ths is the best they could come up with? hmmmmmmmmm
Maybe it’ll look better after I’ve had several drinks.
Joking aside I’m genuinely disappointed. Such a great man and such a cringeworthy statue that totally fails in honoring him.
They need to get there money back
😆 🤣 that one silent clap 👏
Oh my…
Ridiculous
LOLOL!!!!!
Sem derramamento de sangue nao há um novo testamento. Morreu por uma caisa nobre
He’s rolling in his grave. “This is not what I envisioned”
What 😢.... Wow
It's.........................
Well the applaud 👏 didn’t went well , if it’s in honor of Martin Luther why not just build a statue of him
The mistake was they unveiled it!
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 my ❤ can't take these comments 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
🤣I heard like one person clapping 🤣
Scrap it for a Nathan statue
Wow
You got it. ?😮
Hank Willis Thomas’s “The Embrace” statue is the epitome of what “ART” is to many! That it’s unexpected, makes it even more intriguing AND thought provoking. It promotes conversation, evokes different emotions, curiosity and wonder. After all….one person’s “trash” is another’s “treasure!” “Artistic expression” isn’t always “literal!” How boring would our experiences with artwork be, if that were the case? For an artist, the differing responses are probably welcomed! 😊
In this case..the DIGNITY should have been the timeless message...
And, I doubt the "artist" had timeless on his mind. Headless?
@@Juliet475 doesn’t know that to be true, unless he has asked the artist! 😂 Mr. Thomas said in an interview that he, if given the opportunity, wouldn’t change ANYTHING about his statute m, which is permanently placed. Lee and many others will continue to have discussions around it for yeeeeeears to come! And that’s great! 🤷♀️
@@Juliet475 is simply “put-off” that many others think differently. 🤷♀️
@@brittneyk0158 I still go with Dignity..which should be timeless. The photo..of Mr and Mrs King..of which THIS was "inspired" , displays..Joy, Dignity and Hope. They were hugging for Joy and Hope for the future. However, THIS piece has inspired quite a whole different view that is vulgar. Now, I will admit that LESLIE JONES had me laughing, however XRATED and not Family Friendly. Mr and Mrs King's hard work and inspiration deserve MUCH BETTER. Be prepared for negative reactions. They will continue for a while.
Wheres the head the body did they not have enough materials come on man😮
WTF SMH
ITS ANOTHER HAND! and nobody expected it……
Graven image?
Showing their true colors. They never honored the man they killed. Repent Israelites and keep the commandments written for you KJV
Just say ya’ll didn’t want to do it, so it shall NOT be done! It would have been better than this Joke!!🤦🏼♀️🥺🥺🥺
They shoot! Aww I made you duck!!
It's really sad just all of everyone is recording.
Do you know the king family they get money every time and statues on Vail because they actually have to be paid for the licensing of his face is ridiculous
Gross is the word I am going to use.
OMG !!!!!
I could have done better with Popsicle sticks.