Sculptor spends $100,000 on Charlie Kirk statue, fails to find buyers
New York sculptor Sergio Furnari spent $100,000 creating a lifesize statue of deceased far-right activist Charlie Kirk, hoping to raise millions but finding no buyers. Furnari has received messages threatening to vandalize the sculpture and broke his foot while working on it. His online fundraising campaign has raised only $1,400 toward a $150,000.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 10:00 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 10:30 UTC
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