The story of the Bambinos continues to attract commentary. But thus far, the opinionators have avoided the “other” concrete sculpture in the original story. So here it is again:
Can one love one and not the other? Are sono-tube people with Lego arms better than Bambini with no arms? Are absent Lego heads better than present spoons? Are sono tubes better than skittles?
Could some readers who know and understand what they like, or know and understand Art, please compare and contrast the two installations as to merit. Is there a village of the dammned on Elgin Street?
If forced to make a choice, I’d go for the Bambini, they are softer shapes and have personality. The jury is pondering …