Damien Hirst’s “Verity” sculpture of a vivisected pregnant woman has been installed in a seaside town in Devon, UK. The 55,000 pound, 65-foot bronze figure is a “modern-day allegory for truth and justice”, says the artist. The controversial sculpture, with one arm holding a sword and the other holding a set of scales behind her back, continues to receive strong opposition from the community. (more…)

A Damien Hirst sculpture called Verity may not be universally well-received in a seaside town in Devon, The Telegraph reports. The sculpture is a 70-foot tall bronze statue of a nude pregnant woman with a sword. The work, loaned by Hirst, is due to be installed permanently on Oct 17-18th, although the city council has received over 100 complaints from residents, saying it is “obscene and disgusting.” (more…)