March23: New Child abuse allegations against the “King of pop” has sparked a debate over Michael Jackson mural, which depicts both a youthful Jackson 5-era Michael and the singer in his later years.
The works were part of Brazilian artist Edvardo Kobra’s “Colors of Freedom” project. They included Mother Teresa and Gandhi in Chelsea, a 9/11 firefighter on the Upper East Side, and a Run-DMC mural in the East Village.
Colorful murals grace many walls throughout the city, but this one in particular is causing controversy.
The HBO documentary “Leaving Neverland” revisited long held accusations that Jackson sexually abused children.Now many believe a Michael Jackson NYC Mural In Singer’s Honor should come down.
