In Protest, Ukrainian Artist Turns Statue Of Lenin Into Darth Vader
In Protest, Ukrainian Artist Turns Statue Of Lenin Into Darth Vader
People in Ukraine are pulling down symbols of the nation's Communist past. It's a protest against Russian military aggression.
DAVID GREENE, HOST:
Good morning. I'm David Greene. In Ukraine, people are pulling down symbols of that nation's communist past. It's a protest against Russian military aggression. And in the city of Odessa, one artist got really creative. He converted a statue of Lenin into Darth Vader - black mask, helmet and cape. The artist said American pop culture appears more durable than the Soviet ideal. And the force emanates from the statue - well, sort of. Vader's helmet reportedly serves as a Wi-Fi hotspot. It's MORNING EDITION.
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