Artist Defends Unfinished O'Sullivan Mural: A mural of snooker
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This story matters because it shows how quickly public opinion can turn on public art, and how artists must manage expectations in the age of viral social media.
A mural of snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan on a Sheffield snooker club wall has gone viral after critics said it resembled a zombie. Artist Chris Ashmore says the painting is not yet finished and touch-ups are still needed.
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BBC News
Artist defends 'unfinished' O'Sullivan mural
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The Guardian
Artist defends Ronnie O’Sullivan mural in Sheffield saying it isn’t finished
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