Giant phallus graffiti by Russian 'art terrorists' - innovation or vandalism?

Russia's art world's been plunged into controversy, after an award for innovation went to a giant piece of graffiti that many viewed as obscene. Nevertheless it bagged the radical art group 'Voina' the 15,000 dollar prize after they daubed the work on a draw bridge opposite the Federal Security Service in St Petersburg. And while most people were angered at the action, others say it's the message - not the form - that matters.

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[frogswallop]

It's just a slap in the face of authority, simple as that - a huge penis on a drawbridge that's situated right next to Federal Police HQ isn't just poetic coincidence or aimed to inspire anything except ridicule.

[nickrohn93]

Russians are insane, that is unspeakably epic. 

[DasKindwarimBrunnen]

clear case of MEGA-Penis-Envy !! :-D lool

[Guardedbylawngnomes]

Come on America! Russia drew a 220 ft penis on a drawbridge. WE MUST MAKE ONE BIGGER

[Maria Fedorova]

they had no time. there's always security guarding the bridge, they had only 20 seconds to do it

[PolishCatholic1]

Whores sponsored by the West. FUCK PUSSY RIOT! FUCK THE WEST!

[silviogesell1]

The russian politic is inhuman and has to come to an end but this isn´t protest or art or anything. This is just vular shit and if i were in a penal camp i could think on many other things i would prefer more for my pain then a poorly drawn bridge penis. Its just stupid vandalism without any min.

[schlagerhansi]

Has that asshole of minister of culture already been sacked, and punished, for what he did? I mean, the cleaning of the bridge will cost a pretty penny, and he should be liable for damages.

[mihilranathunga]

It's not even beautiful. They should have done a bit more work.

[Runeli0n]

vodka+ ufos=

[greseres]

so much win.

[paashaasisbaas]

thanks captain obvious!