Three giant "selfie chairs" have landed in Kirkby town centre this week, joining the tree and elephant sculptures installed earlier this year.
But it hasn’t been welcomed with open arms, for the moment at least.
75% of readers answered "No" to an ECHO poll asking whether the thrones are a good thing for Kirkby.
But 18% said the thrones in Civic Square, outside the Kirkby Centre, were a good thing for the town, while 7% said they needed to see them first.
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Some readers praised the thrones’ appearances, but many branded them a waste of money and said the funds should be spent on shops and services.
But Knowsley council said its £100,000 contribution secured an additional £220,000 investment from Tesco and other sources, which could only be used for public artwork.
Artist Geoff Wood said the thrones, with wings still to be attached, would provide a good waiting point, backdrop for selfies and venue for children’s events.
Here’s some ECHO readers’ verdicts:
1. "Looks good" Knowsley Council’s public art three throne chairs put into place. 2. "£320,000 wasted"
Three giant winged throne statues are the latest public artwork in Kirkby town centre. 3. "Can you sit waiting for Tesco?"
Three giant winged throne statues are the latest public artwork in Kirkby town centre. 4. "Wonderful public art"
Three giant winged throne statues are the latest public artwork in Kirkby town centre. 5. "Still waiting for a supermarket"
ECHO readers give their verdict online on the new throne “selfie chairs” in Kirkby. 6. "Spend it on services"
Knowsley Council’s public art three throne chairs put into place. Liverpool artist Geoff Wood takes a seat. 7. "Something to vandalise"
Knowsley Council’s public art three throne chairs put into place. 8. "Why close the car park?"
Knowsley Council’s public art three throne chairs put into place. Liverpool artist Geoff Wood takes a seat. 9. "We must visit"
Knowsley Council’s public art three throne chairs put into place. Liverpool artist Geoff Wood (right) looks on. 10. "When are we going to get shops?"
Knowsley Council’s public art three throne chairs put into place. 11. "Like them and the elephant"
Knowsley Council’s public art three throne chairs put into place. Kirkbys Elephant in a longboat. 12. "Nice location for them"
Knowsley Council’s public art three throne chairs put into place. 13. "Supermarket instead, please"
Three giant winged throne statues are the latest public artwork in Kirkby town centre.
Source: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/