The National Endowment for the Humanities has announced a call for artists to create 250 life-size statues for the National Garden of American Heroes, a project initiated by President Trump. The diverse roster of figures includes both historical icons and contemporary celebrities. Artists, who must be U.S. citizens, have specific material and application guidelines, along with a strict timeline and budget of up to $200,000 per statue. Despite the ambitious plan, public polling suggests widespread disapproval of Trump's cultural initiatives, with many Americans expressing concern over the government's involvement in cultural representation.
The ambitious sculpture park is planned to include 250 life-size statues of historical figures, from George Washington and Martin Luther King Jr to Kobe Bryant.
A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that a majority of the public disapproves of the president's attempts to control culture, indicating significant dissent.
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