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Artist defends controversial Ophelia-inspired sculpture in Canterbury’s River Stour

Jason deCaires Taylor, the artist behind a controversial new sculpture, has expressed surprise at the negative response but welcomes the challenging discussions it may provoke. Taylor stated, “I don’t aim for my artwork to divide or cause upset. My goal is to address relevant and current issues.” The 50-year-old artist, known for his political works, clarified that this particular piece…