June 8, 2009

Michelangelo's turning in his grave

This is what happens to nude statues in Manila. And this is just a little one decorating the entrance of Music 21, another KTV (karaoke television) venue. And I've just realized that I have never seen a nude statue displayed in any public place in Metro Manila.

wooden replica of Michelangelo's David with a scarf covering his reproductive organ

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27 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaJune 8, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Oh Gee!
    Hello dear Hilda!
    It's really a pity!This culture is so different!
    I had the privilege to see the original David ( by Michelangelo)when in 2001 I visited Academy of Fine Arts in Florence ( Italy ).The sculpture is wonderful and huge! As I graduated in Fine Arts you can imagine my feelings about this "meet"! I must confess that I cried a lot, and it was tears of real joy!
    Have a wonderful week there my dearest friend Hilda!
    Léia

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  2. JamesJune 8, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    I was just wondering if most of the Manila statues wear boxers or briefs? lol, Sorry I couldn't resist.

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  3. B SQUAREDJune 8, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    Amazing! People and customs never cease to amaze me.

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  4. HalcyonJune 8, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    Hee! This is just too funny! I have seen the fig leaves in the Vatican - but this is just a little too much!

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  5. OlivierJune 8, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    original d'avoir habiller la statue, pas certain que ce type de vêtement existait a son époque ;o)
    original of credit to dress the statue, not certain that this type of clothes existed has her epoch ;o)

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  6. LoisJune 8, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Oh my gosh, that's a great shot Hilda!

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  7. AnonymousJune 8, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    May be if the artist were more generouse and gave him a bigger pakage they would let it on display - if you have such a small thingy - you might be better covered.

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  8. LowellJune 8, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    Manila officials are as puritanical as the poohbahs here. Our former Attorney General had the breasts covered with a drape on a statue before he would give a press conference!

    Silliness! And sad!

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  9. UnknownJune 8, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    In Denmark we often go to other extreme, and that is not always good either. A golden middleway is prefered, I think.

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  10. LayrayskiJune 9, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    now that you mentioned it, yeah. There are no nude statues around here. Great catch Hilda! Love the commentary/observations too. hehehe actually its not really strange to me no? And its not strange to see nude statues in other places- but I know it would be jarring for me to see something nude all of a sudden in the Phils.

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  11. marleyJune 9, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    Funny! Someone was saving his modesty!

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  12. FioJune 9, 2009 at 1:31 AM

    Hihihiiii, what a clever way to avoid nakedness ;-)

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  13. GeorgeJune 9, 2009 at 3:00 AM

    What a wonderful photo! Customs in different parts of the world are so very interesting.

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  14. That is the chickenJune 9, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Uh-oh! Even such an intricate outsfit doesn't improve on the original!

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  15. Chattahoochee Valley DailyJune 9, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Is that a designer scarf? An interesting cultural lesson.

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  16. KenJune 9, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    It makes me wonder who they are trying to protect.

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  17. Don and KriseJune 9, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Quite the fashion statement. You really find some interesting subjects Hilda.

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  18. NevaJune 9, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    I guess someone wants to preserve the illusion of innocence! what a hoot!
    Thanks for the kind thoughts and prayers for my friend. I think I finally have my computer working. For a few weeks it would not upload a single photo. I had to have the son do his magic and he has been soooo busy...there was no time....but I think it is ok now!

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  19. KaoriJune 9, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    Wow! For some reason it looks even more 'naken' when I see it wearing something! Is this a prank? Or is someone from the city covering it up on purpose? Very interesting :)

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  20. escapeJune 9, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    it reflects the conservative filipino lifestyle.

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  21. Priyanka KhotJune 9, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    If only Michelangelo could see the murder of his masterpiece.

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  22. VPJune 9, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Very funny shot. Context is everything and is better to avoid these comical results. But I think that it is not right to push unnecessary nakedness on an unwilling public, remembering that there aren't many Michelangelos around today...

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  23. MeriJune 9, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Interesting cultural commentary in a single photograph. Well done.

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  24. AnonymousJune 10, 2009 at 4:22 AM

    Oo-er, that's really funny! At least you won't have little kids asking "What's that, mummy?" in public (hopefully!)

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  25. PJJune 10, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    I rarely use LOL but this is LOL funny!

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  26. Lucky Dip LisaJune 10, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    I would think the act of covering it up actually draws attention to it! Thanks for your visit, it's lovely to *see* you again.

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  27. UnknownJune 10, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    This is really odd! Lol! Great choice for the theme!

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