Bento (for it is he) asks: “Is Melbourne turning into Perth? Can there be any clearer proof that we’re in a Po-Vi era?”
I ask: “Why doesn’t this happen in Claremont?”
The Grauniad has the scoop: ‘Vulgar’ four-metre concrete copy of 16th century sculpture in front yard of private home in Melbourne draws complaints – and some encouragement. 
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I don’t know if the Graun was leading the pack to cover Caroline Springs’ neo-classical icon. Both Melbourne dailies have lovingly covered the story.
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Quite right TT: it was a rip’n’read.
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It’s no Pinder Surprise.
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The only thing vulgar in that pic, is the bloody house!!
Everyone should have a classical statue in a state of undress in their front yard.
It definitely adds vibrancy. I’m partial to a Kouros myself.
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You don’t mean a Kyrgios?
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Koutoufides is the real Greek god of Melbourne. The only complaints you would hear about a 4m Kouta would be from Collingwood fans as they stole your car out of the driveway.
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False gods everywhere.
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You mean Mick Malthouse? No argument there.
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No, who’d want a Kyrgios? He’s on the nose. I specifically meant a Kouros.
As in the ancient Greek favorite garden ornament.
In fact, I’ve even seen a few modern Greek places with a Kouros in the garden.
I didn’t see any Grauniad outrage stories over them.
Obviously, the Grauniad outrage specialists haven’t travelled to the places I’ve been in Greece?
http://www.getty.edu/art/collection/objects/10930/unknown-maker-kouros-greek-about-530-bc-or-modern-forgery/
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