New York sculptor spent $100,000 to make a Charlie Kirk statue no one wants to buy
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By The Guardian
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In brief
A New York sculptor's ambitious venture into political art has turned into a cautionary tale about speculative creativity. Sergio Furnari invested $100,000 to create an unsolicited lifesize statue of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, hoping to capitalize on a lucrative market that never materialized. The project highlights the risks entrepreneurs face when pursuing unconventional art ventures without prior commission or guaranteed demand.
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New York sculptor spent $100,000 to make a Charlie Kirk statue no one wants to buy
Sergio Furnari said he thought the lifesize sculpture – which no one commissioned – would raise ‘millions’ of dollars
