[Piphe]

Imo: remove the plaque at least. No free advertising space. Maybe have a vote to keep the statue.

[bostik]

I like this way of thinking.

Additonally, I would say that the bull statue has well and truly earned its place. It is now an established piece of art: it has been subverted.

[rl3]

Art and history are inexorable. Removing the plaque would merely change the asthetic.

[akvadrako]

And your point is?

[rl3]

That the statue was still created as a corporate advertisement, regardless of whether the plaque is present.

[louisswiss]

A lot of great art was originally sponsored/commissioned by wealthy corporate benefactors (for example the Catholic Church and nobility in 15th century Italy).

I think it's important that the beholder/public in general is aware of the providence of a piece of art, yet I doubt banning corporate sponsorship of art would be a net positive for society.

[rl3]

It certainly wouldn't be, though in this particular case it could be argued that corporate sponsorship renders the work tasteless.