Sergio Furnari, an artist recognized for his large-scale works, unveiled a nine-foot metal statue of soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo in Times Square on February 5, marking Ronaldo's 40th birthday. The sculpture will journey globally on a red and green Jeep Gladiator, reflecting the colors of Portugal, Ronaldo's homeland. Furnari, a Sicilian native who moved to New York in 1991, has previously gained attention for his public art, including a notable 40-foot sculpture honoring workers post-9/11, showcasing his commitment to impactful artistic statements in public spaces.
His latest project, a nine-foot-tall metal statue of the soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, was unveiled on Feb. 5 in Times Square to commemorate Mr. Ronaldo's 40th birthday.
Mr. Furnari, who hails from the Sicilian tile-making town of Caltagirone, first came to New York City in 1991 and made his living designing and installing elaborate hand-painted tile murals in luxury pools.
I wanted to make a monument to him, Mr. Furnari, 55, said. He's the best in the world, the Superman of life.
In 2001, he rolled out Lunchtime Atop a Skyscraper, a 40-foot sculptural version of the 1932 photo of 11 ironworkers suspended on an I-beam at Rockefeller Center.
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