Who has had a bronze statue unveiled of them at Winchester University?

Greta Thunberg
A £24,000 bronze statue of Greta Thunberg, which has been described as a “vanity project”, has been unveiled at the University of Winchester.

How much was the Greta Thunberg statue?

Students at the University of Winchester, in the south of England, expressed their dismay at the cost of the statue, which was almost £24,000 ($33,000), with some calling it a “vanity project.”

Is Greta Thunberg in University?

Franska skolan
Greta Thunberg/Education

What did Greta Thunberg actually do?

Thunberg became well-known after she protested outside the Swedish parliament in 2018, when she was 15. She held a sign saying “School Strike for Climate”, to pressure the government to meet carbon emissions targets.

Who sculpted Greta Thunberg?

sculptor Christine Charlesworth
Created by sculptor Christine Charlesworth ‘Make a Difference’ is the first portrait statue of Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg in the world. It was unveiled on 30th March outside the University of Winchester to mark its ongoing commitment to sustainability and social justice.

Why does Greta Thunberg have a statue?

In an email to students about the piece, the university added it hoped the statue would become a symbol of its “commitment to combat the climate and ecological emergency.” “Greta is a young woman who, in spite of difficulties in her life, has become a world-leading environmental activist.

How much does a statue cost UK?

Typical cost of single figure UK footballer/manager statue – circa £80K. Range £50K to £200K!

What school did Greta go to?

What are Greta Thunberg’s beliefs?

She held a sign saying “School Strike for Climate”, to pressure the government to meet carbon emissions targets. Her small campaign had a global effect, inspiring thousands of young people across the world to organise their own strikes.

How can you tell if a bronze statue is real?

How to Check: Check the metal’s color by scratching the patina, real bronze has a reddish-gold color. But, since there are variations in the portion of the elements of the alloy, colors do vary from yellowish to onyx. But if the color is too blackish, or matted you should be alarmed.