Posted on 01/18/2011 2:55:18 PM PST by naturalman1975
A SYDNEY artist whose anti-burka mural has infuriated left-wing and Islamic activists is vowing that the provocative artwork will stay in place despite death threats, abuse, a string of vandalism attacks, a violent weekend protest and a police request to remove it.
Newtown glass sculptor Sergio Redegalli has this week restored the mural painted outside his studio for more than the 40th time after dozens of graffiti and paint-bomb attacks by protesters who say it is racist and inflammatory.
In the latest incident last Sunday, a crowd of 50 activists hurled paint at the mural and then turned on police who had to call in reinforcements to restore order.
Seven men were arrested and charged with offences including resisting police, assaulting police and destroying or damaging property.
The charges will be heard in Newtown Local Court next month. Redegalli blames local left-wing groups, rather than Muslim activists, for the incident.
The sculptor, who is a well-known figure in inner-suburban Newtown, says he has since been visited by local police who asked him to take down the mural after learning of a threat to fire-bomb it.
He refuses to do so in the interests of free speech and public debate.
"I'm not going to let the bullies win," Redegalli told The Australian yesterday.
"I'm not doing it for pride (but because) I don't believe bullies have the right to stand over people and deny us our freedoms."
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Way to go Sergio!
Death threats? For a mural? I thought Muslims were peaceful folk.
She's got sexy eyes.
She must be hawt!
Good for him!
His truck...
Good on ya, mate!
Where can I buy some of Sergio’s art?
I've been in countries where the women dress like that, from the smell that envelopes them, I would guess that it is VERY HOT in there.
We need so much more of that here. If there is not one already; think there should be a 'Geert Wilder's' Award. . .
Newtown glass sculptor Sergio Redegalli has this week restored the mural painted outside his studio for more than the 40th time after dozens of graffiti and paint-bomb attacks by protesters who say it is racist and inflammatory.
In the latest incident last Sunday, a crowd of 50 activists hurled paint at the mural and then turned on police who had to call in reinforcements to restore order.
Redegalli blames local left-wing groups, rather than Muslim activists, for the incident.
Oh, those civil paragons of mental health and defenders of freedom ... the libtards!
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