A knitting action for more statues of significant Danish women has been called vandalism, and Liberal Alliance has asked the Minister of Culture to distance himself. His response makes activists cheer.

Naked female sculptures have been dressed in knitwear by activists

Here Venus med Æblet in Enghaveparken, shielded from the frost in knitwear. Foto: Loui Pedersen
Here Venus med Æblet in Enghaveparken, shielded from the frost in knitwear. Foto: Loui Pedersen
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It started as a happening to draw attention to the gender imbalance among statues in public spaces.

And now the issue has landed on the minister’s desk – which only increases support for the action, which has otherwise stirred up emotions.

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