Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell’s statue vandalized in Seattle – artwork and tradition

A life-sized statue of Grunge-Heavy metallic band Soundgarden’s frontman Chris Cornell has been vandalized outdoors the Museum of Pop Tradition in Seattle.

The statue was lined with white paint or the same substance on Thursday. The museum officers are within the strategy of assessing the harm, in keeping with which the statue will probably be restored.

“We’re deeply pained by this act focusing on the reminiscence of a beloved artist in Seattle and all over the world,” museum officers stated in an announcement.

Chris Cornell was a frontrunner of the grunge motion with Seattle-based Soundgarden group that gained crucial and business acclaim.

He was best-known because the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave.

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Cornell died by suicide in 2017 following a efficiency in Detroit. He was 52.

The statue on the Museum of Pop Tradition was commissioned by his spouse, Vicky Cornell, and unveiled in 2018. It exhibits the singer performing along with his Gibson guitar.

In an Instagram publish, Vicky Cornell wrote that she and her youngsters had been “heartbroken” by the vandalism.

“The statue isn’t solely artwork, however a tribute to Chris, his incomparable musical legacy and every little thing that he stood for.”

Set amid the backdrop of the Area Needle, and simply accessible from downtown Seattle, the Museum of Pop Tradition was designed by internationally acclaimed architect Frank O. Gehry. It opened for public 20 years in the past within the 12 months 2000.

— with AP inputs

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