Graffiti artists have vandalized a 250 sq. ft. H M billboard of Madonna in Britain.
Similar billboards have been going up around the world. In a sort of modern take on the tear-trail, yellow streaks trickle from one of her eyes.
, "The culprits climbed the scaffolding to which the mesh advertising banner was attached, cut a hole in one of the eyes and poured paint through.
The poster, featuring two images of the 48-year-old superstar, is being replaced today at a cost of around £6,000."
Of course, weeping Madonnas at religious sites around the world are seen as miracles.
So if H M Madonna is weeping, then what's the miracle?
If are correct, it may be that Madonna's new fashion line for the chain has made more than $15 million in its first week.
In some places, the consumer pilgrimage has even .
Now that's the kind of worship usually reserved for the holy icons.
Of course, in this day and age?
The most amazing thing about this post? Someone found a picture of a London street with a biker in it.
That dude will definitely have been killed by one of London's guided scud-taxis by the time the paint is removed...
Posted by: | Apr 4, 2007 10:13:51 AM
I can't believe no one has said this is a hate crime yet or the workings of the Bush administration.
Posted by: | Apr 4, 2007 10:51:50 AM
maybe she's weeping because guy shaved his head..
. oy
Posted by: | Apr 4, 2007 10:55:42 AM
Oh..
.I passed this on Sunday night and couldn't tell if it was part of the ad or vandalism!
Posted by: | Apr 4, 2007 11:04:00 AM
Oh my God!
It's a MIRACLE!!!
Posted by: | Apr 4, 2007 11:06:34 AM
and this to me is just a sign of consumerisam gone mad.
Any advertising that large is simple obnoxious.
I kinda like it.
As a satyrical shoot at religion...
I really like it.
Posted by: | Apr 4, 2007 11:15:13 AM
I think it looks beautiful. They should leave it alone.
If they're worried about the Catholic church making a fuss, they should donate the £6K to a Catholic charity instead of replacing it.
Posted by: | Apr 4, 2007 11:49:56 AM
sometimes mcDonna comes across like trash..
. so H+M is an ideal match.
i just wish that she'd close her legs.
..
Posted by: | Apr 4, 2007 11:59:51 AM
How many Katrina victims could they save ?
what a waste of Money !
Posted by: | Apr 4, 2007 12:13:03 PM
On a certain level, that is a really sublime statement. Comparing the pop goddess Madonna to the Mother Of God is a pretty powerful statement.
I hope the people who did it come out with some kind of statement.
Madonna circa Like A Prayer would have been all over this.
Posted by: | Apr 4, 2007 1:03:38 PM
I see this more as a humorous subversion of advertising rather than any kind of commentary on religion, but hey, I guess artistic expression is open to subjective interpretation, huh.
I'm just wondering why they chose yellow paint instead of some shade of red. I think it could have been even stronger with something magenta-ish.
Posted by: | Apr 4, 2007 2:10:19 PM
What an obscene waste of money; leave it alone; it's an improvement.
Everyone is fed up of her anyway...
Posted by: | Apr 4, 2007 2:30:33 PM
$12,000 to replace a sign that's advertising a $30 shirt.
Luckily H M is all about volume..
.
Posted by: | Apr 4, 2007 4:35:52 PM
She looks great in the billboards. The graffiti artist isn't that creative.
I like the color but not the way he or she did it.
Posted by: | Apr 4, 2007 5:10:51 PM
At least she is a real Madonna unlike the first one.
Posted by: | Apr 4, 2007 5:44:31 PM
Well, people might say that she started it.
"I will cry for you, Argentina...
"?
Posted by: | Apr 4, 2007 6:13:36 PM
Maybe they were aiming for her nostril and missed.
Posted by: | Apr 4, 2007 7:34:10 PM
I think that white paint coming out of the mouth would have been more appropriate.
Trash!
Posted by: | Apr 4, 2007 8:59:45 PM
Her H M outfits are pretty nice.
Although her makeup is pretty heavy.
Yet, still looks good for her age.
You have to admit Madge knows how to reinvent herself.
Posted by: | Apr 5, 2007 12:51:47 AM
This is some of the best art I've seen in ages.
H M and Madonna should make sure it stays up. No joke, I think I love it.
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