Young Girl in Ecstasy (Michalis Tombros)

Category: Visual Arts > Public space

Artist:Michalis Tombros
Year:1939
Genre:Sculpture
Place:Athens

Censorship incidents

1973
Removal of the sculpture “Young Girl in Ecstasy” by Michalis Tombros
Reason:Morality | Obscenity | Insult to public morals
Type of censorship:Removal | Repressive censorship

Description

The sculpture Young Girl in Ecstasy (1939) — also known as Bathing Girl — by Michalis Tombros, a realistic nude female figure originally sited in Agios Thomas Square, was later removed due to opposition from residents, eventually ending up in Fokionos Negri Street, where it stands today.

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Sources – Bibliography

  • Chroniko ’73.