Spanker

Of all the ugly monuments that have been foisted on us, this has got to be near the top of the list. A testament to totalitarian “art”, it does not project empathy, resilience, or comfort in the face of the tragedy, but instead a monolithic expression of an authoritarian state. Fortunately, the location is out-of-the-way and obscure, so it can and will be easily avoided. Not worth a special trip, but go only if you’re nearby and in the mood for a bizarre oddity.