He National Wax Museum Plus from Dublin has announced that it will remove its viral wax figure from Sinéad O’Connor.
The beloved Irish singer and activist died in July 2023 at the age of 56, although it was later confirmed to be from natural causes.
The figure was revealed yesterday (July 25) and received scathing reviews online, with some suggesting it lacked the level of detail one would expect and others questioning why it had been placed amongst sculptures of characters from Star Wars.
The original wax figure was created as a tribute to the late artist and was intended to serve as a memorial on the first anniversary of her death today (July 26).
Now, the museum has announced it will remove the figure and launch a new project to “create a more accurate representation” of the singer.
Paddy Dunningdirector of the museum and a close personal friend of the late O’Connor, met with the team this morning and decided that “they can do better”.
The museum’s response to criticism over the Sinéad O’Connor statue
The museum also shared a statement regarding public comments and reactions to the figure, sharing that they “recognise that the current depiction did not meet our high standards or the expectations of Sinead’s devoted fans” (per RTE).
“We have listened carefully to the reactions and we agree that the figure does not fully capture Sinéad’s unique presence and essence as we intended.”
They added that their goal was to honor the “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer in the “most appropriate and respectful way. We deeply appreciate the public’s love for Sinéad and share their admiration for her remarkable career and contributions.”
With the launch of the new project, the museum is committed to creating a new sculpture that reflects the “true spirit and iconic image” O’Connor. The project will begin immediately.
They continued: “We extend our thanks to everyone who provided feedback and assure them that their voices are heard. We look forward to introducing a new figure that truly honours Sinead O’Connor and her extraordinary impact.”
Source: Ambito
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