Paul Day says ‘I disappear with the flow’ as critics inquire of if artists monument in Moscow square will reflect reality of Karimov’s bloody ruleThe late president of Uzbekistan,Islam Karimov, was widely regarded as one of the most ruthless dictators in recent history. His regime jailed and tortured critics, and massacred hundreds of unarmed protesters in the town of Andijan in 2005.
Despite his reputation,a leading British sculptor is working on a memorial in Moscow to Karimov, who died final year after a 27-year rule over Uzbekistan. Related: Islam Karimov obituary Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com