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Thursday 19 May 2011

Crimes Against Women

A new reminder that this was the area where the infamous Jack the Ripper murders took place.

Never solved, it still baffles those who investigate the events in Victorian London.

I nearly missed this small work that sits at footpath level and is about 6 inches high.
Crimes against women are making headlines around the world again at present. The ex-head of the IMF and the British Minister of Justice who seems confused as to what rape is.

15 comments:

A Daft Scots Lass said...

I loved reading Jack the Ripper books. Pity there was no DNA analysis back then. I'm sure they would've found him quick-quick!

Stefan Jansson said...

He seems to have had issues like that for most of his career.

Interesting street art.

Sharon said...

This is very cleverly created. I had to make it bigger to actually see the shadow was painted on the ground in front of it.

zakton said...

The work looks almost real. I wasn't sure what it was. Thought that you did some photoshop work until I read your explanation.

Those two prominent figures should get what they deserve.

Luis Gomez said...

Beautiful post! Couldn't agree more with you. Excellent little art MO.

Alan said...

Well spotted. What a great piece of art!

Caroline said...

How amazing that someone hasnt trodden on it. Many South African men are also a little confused about what rape is - and the sad thing is that many women accept it as their lot in life. I heard it from the lips of a university student who said that "In my culture, it is not done to say no to a man." This from an initelligent black lass about 6 years ago. Sent chills down my spine.

Amanda said...

Well spotted, fascinating piece of street art.

Anonymous said...

Shame, shame, shame on them

Emm said...

I love Jack the Ripper lore! Well, of course, it is all true but I love the ways it has found its way into so many books and stories. I personal agree with Michael Dibdin - Sherlock Holmes did it.

Ken Mac said...

an amazing find. I went on a Jack the Ripper walk back in the 90s. It was still spooky. Yes, the IMF boss. We have our problems in the US, such as the slowness in prosecuting the Wall Street felons who destroyed our economy, but abuse of women in any capacity can land anyone of any status in jail here.

Karine said...

You have a very good eye to have captured that!

Jack said...

Just six inches high??? It is wonderful. That small size is certainly an interesting artistic choice . . .

Witness said...

catchy.

Angie said...

That looks like one of Slinkachu http://little-people.blogspot.com/
Just LOVE it!!!

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